Location: Warrington Salary: £35,000-£41,000 depending on experience Bonus: Monthly profit share bonus Hours: 9am-5pm, with 30 minutes’ flexibility either side Working Pattern: Office based Contract: Permanent Full or Part Time: 4 or 5 days will be considered Benefits: Good benefits package
We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Accounts Manager to join a well-established business in Warrington.
This is a great opportunity for a good finance all-rounder who enjoys a varied role and is comfortable getting involved across the full day-to-day accounts function.
The position will cover a broad mix of responsibilities, including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, reconciliations, expenses, a small weekly payroll and monthly Management Accounts.
We are looking for someone with a solid grounding across transactional finance who also has previous experience assisting with or preparing Management Accounts and is confident getting involved across a varied finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Processing Purchase and Sales Ledger invoices
Matching, batching and coding supplier invoices
Managing the Sales Ledger and maintaining accurate customer accounts
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Processing employee expenses and company credit card statements
Processing a small weekly payroll using Sage Payroll
Ensuring payroll information is processed accurately and within weekly deadlines
Preparing VAT returns
Completing bank and account reconciliations
Assisting with month-end processes
Preparing and supporting the production of monthly Management Accounts
Completing month-end journals, accruals and prepayments
Investigating discrepancies and resolving day-to-day finance queries
Providing wider accounting and finance support as required
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a solid finance all-rounder who is comfortable taking responsibility across different areas of the accounts function.
Ideally, you will have:
Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Manager, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant or similar role
Good Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger experience
Previous Management Accounts experience
A good understanding of month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
Experience completing bank and account reconciliations
Previous payroll experience, ideally including weekly payroll
Experience using Xero and/or Sage would be beneficial
Good Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
The confidence to take ownership of your workload
A flexible approach and willingness to get involved across the wider finance function
Salary & Benefits
£35,000-£41,000 depending on experience
Monthly profit share bonus
Good benefits package
Standard hours of 9am-5pm
Flexibility to start and finish 30 minutes either side – for example, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:30am-5:30pm
4 or 5 days per week considered
Varied, hands-on role covering both transactional finance and Management Accounts
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a genuinely varied accounting role rather than focusing on just one area of finance.
You will be involved across the day-to-day accounts function, from Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and payroll through to reconciliations, VAT and monthly Management Accounts, making this a broad role with plenty of variety.
