Transactional Accounts Assistant - Maternity Contract

Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transactional Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Central Knutsford on a maternity cover contract.

The role focuses on supplier invoicing, purchase ledger tasks and ensuring accurate coding and timely payments. You will liaise with suppliers and colleagues, maintain accurate ledgers, and support monthly closing activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance or accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers.
• Match PO to invoices and attach supporting docs.
• Post invoices and credit notes with correct coding.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly supplier statements.
• Process supplier payment runs.
• Investigate creditor balances and discrepancies.
• Ensure AP processes comply with policies.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Vendor inquiry handling

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Transactional Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Central Knutsford

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract: Maternity Cover (Fixed-Term – Duration to be Confirmed)

Howard James Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Transactional Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Central Knutsford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience to join a friendly finance team on a maternity cover contract.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Match purchase orders to invoices and ensure all supporting documentation is attached.
• Post invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding within the accounting system.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly supplier statements.
• Respond to internal and external queries via telephone and email.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor balances and discrepancies.
• Ensure all accounts payable processes comply with company policies and financial procedures.

About you

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a transactional finance or accounts payable role and be confident working in a fast-paced environment. You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both suppliers and colleagues.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £25,000 - £28,000, depending on experience.
• Central Knutsford location with excellent transport links.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful and established organisation.
• Maternity cover contract with the duration currently to be confirmed.

If you are an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Howard James Recruitment