Group Accounts Assistant - 16 Month FTC

Axon Moore; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A SME Group of companies based in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Group Accounts Assistant for a 16-month Fixed-Term Contract. The role involves managing purchase ledgers, processing invoices, and supporting the finance team. Proficiency in Sage 200 and the MS Office suite is essential, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This is a hybrid opportunity with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a medium to large sized company.
• Proficiency with computer systems and MS Office suite.
• Ability to manage purchase ledgers independently.

Responsibilities

• Process group purchase ledger invoices in Sage 200.
• Compile and upload payment runs with correct verifications.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage daily cash flow.
• Assist with month-end preparation and end-of-year procedures.

Skills

MS Office suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to build relationships

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Brilliant opportunity to join a SME Group of companies based in Ellesmere Port on a 16 month Fixed Termed Contract basis - this is a hybrid opportunity with max. 1-2 days a week in Office and flexible working hours.

Role

As Group Accounts Assistant, you will be fully responsible for the purchase ledgers across all group companies. The main responsibilities of this role are controlling & maintaining the purchase ledgers independently, whilst working closely as part of a team to deliver timely, accurate work to defined deadlines. This role will also support the wider finance team in monthly reporting and ad hoc tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of all group purchase ledger invoices in Sage 200.
• Responsible for compilation and uploading of all payment runs (including monthly Payroll payments), ensuring correct verifications & sign offs are obtained.
• Posting and allocating all bank payments and performing cash book reconciliations.
• Credit card and expense processing following the group authorisation procedure.
• Bank reconciliations and updating of the daily cash flow.
• Supplier statements reconciliations.
• Responsible for regular creditors reviews and new suppliers set up, following company process.
• Building and keeping good relationships with suppliers.
• Ensuring the accurate & timely raising of Purchase Orders by liaising with various individuals and departments around the business.
• Monitoring and organisation of the finance shared inboxes.
• Provide support to the extended finance team as and when requested (Month End, Holiday cover).
• Assist with end of year preparation and procedures including schedules for the auditors and tax computations.
• Pro-actively looking for process improvements and making suggestions for improved efficiencies.
• Administrative and ad hoc duties as required.

Essential experience

• Significant experience of working within a medium to large sized company with multiple cost and profit centres.
• Proficient with and comfortable using computer systems, particularly the MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, One Drive, Teams etc).

Qualities

• Self-starter with a proactive approach.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• High level of accurate, timely processing with ability to produce & present informative information.
• Ability to prioritise without close supervision and take accountability for own role, working independently to meet team deadline and goals.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.

This is a fast-moving opportunity so apply now for immediate consideration.