Accounts Assistant / Runcorn / Salary £24,000 - £27,000 / Study Support / Development Opportunities / Permanent Role
Accounts Assistant + Benefits
- Salary - £24,000 - £27,000
- Study support
- Development opportunities
Accounts Assistant Role Overview
Our Runcorn based client are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis. As the Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for the purchase ledger and sales ledger and to reconcile accounts and understand nominal codes.
Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:
- Processing of purchase invoices ensuring that they are checked, and any discrepancies are investigated and dealt with appropriately.
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Ensure that invoices are recorded and entered on the Sage via an auto entry system using appropriate account, nominal codes & department coding and that payments are posted on the system appropriately.
- Ensure that invoices are authorised for payment by relevant department managers
- Support the production of management accounts and year end reporting.
- Ensure all daily, weekly, monthly invoices are sent, received and processed ready for management accounts to be processed in a timely manner.
- Bank reconciliation.
- Raise manual invoices, process automatic recurring invoices and collections.
- Set up new suppliers/customer accounts and amend existing supplier/customer details as necessary.
- Credit control duties, including requests for payments of creditors accounts.
- Responsible for processing employee expenses.
- Set up new supplier accounts and amend existing supplier details as necessary.
Accounts Assistant Experience Required
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Previous working experience of Sage 50 accounts is advantageous
- Good IT skills and knowledge of using Excel and accounting software.
- Having a good eye for detail and planning and organisational skills.
- Good telephone manner.
- Ability to multitask and work in a busy environment.
- Ability to take initiative and a practical approach to problem solving.
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.