I am recruiting an experienced, Purchase Ledger-focused Accounts Assistant to join a successful family owned and managed business based on the Wirral.

This is an exciting time to join the business as they go through a period of growth, transformation and rebranding. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a varied purchase ledger/accounts role with great progression paths within a friendly and thriving Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, working to strict deadlines whilst always maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. An organised, confident communicator with the ability to work both independently and part of a team.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Purchase ledger

• Accurately match, code and entering 500-800+ invoices a month using Sage 50 and bespoke project management systems.
• Set up new supplier accounts & maintain existing account details within Sage 50.
• Processing subcontract invoices under CIS.
• Export and import invoices into Sage 50 using CSV files.
• Monthly supplier invoice reconciliation & assist in weekly payment list.
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving queries

Monthly Project Costing

• Process and enter monthly project costs, including stock issues, returns & labour hours using excel.

General Accounts Duties

• Place online orders via company credit card.
• Process credit card payments & receipts.
• Maintain and order company stationary as required.
• Petty Cash.
• Dealing with internal and external queries in a professional and detailed manner to resolve queries quickly.
• Other accounts duties as required.

Key Requirements

• Experience in a previous, similar role
• Proficient use of accounts software, preferably Sage.
• Exceptional communication skills – written and oral.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Confident use of Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• AAT qualified or working towards would be desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days increasing to 30 with service
• Pension scheme
• Pay awards with career progression plans
• Hours: 8.00am-4.30pm (3.15pm on a Friday)
• Social, family run, supportive culture

DJ/0508
Accounts Assistant
Bromborough
£25-27k