Accounts Assistant
- Annual Salary: £25,000
- Location: Warrington
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established organisation in the Warrington area. This role involves maintaining supplier records, processing invoices, managing queries, and taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience, proficiency in Sage 50, and excellent knowledge of MS Office Excel.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Handle supplier invoice queries via email and phone.
- Prepare supplier payment runs and key in purchase payments from the bank to Sage, sending out remittances.
- Enter new suppliers onto Sage 50 and the internal system.
- Keep supplier records up to date and reconcile supplier statements to the ledger.
- Investigate and resolve queries related to non-payment of invoices.
- Process and reconcile invoices, manage customer credit limits and insurance limits, and communicate with the insurer and customer.
- Complete CIS Returns and send statements to subcontractors.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and process them on Sage 50 and the internal system.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous use of Sage 50.
- Excellent knowledge and experience of MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex accounts.
- Accurate, efficient, and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Professional and approachable with excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual salary review.
- 21 days annual leave, rising to 25 days with service.
- Company pension and life insurance.
- On-site parking and private medical insurance.
- Company events.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, office-based.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Accounts Assistant to join a leading organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.