Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Warrington (hybrid)

Up to £29,000

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable and finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their career within finance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining excellent service to both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

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  Process supplier invoices and ensure they are accurately recorded within the finance system.

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  Prepare and process payment requests in line with company procedures.

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  Assist with scheduled payment runs, including bank payments and maintaining accurate payment records.

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  Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any invoice or payment discrepancies.

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  Manage contractor and supplier invoices, resolving queries and following up on outstanding documentation where required.

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  Support the administration of direct debit accounts and allocate payments accurately.

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  Set up new supplier accounts and maintain supplier records within the finance system.

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  Monitor shared finance inboxes and respond to payment and invoice queries in a professional and timely manner.

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  Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

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  Assist with month-end finance tasks and provide administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

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  Handle ad hoc finance administration and support continuous improvements to finance processes.

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What were looking for

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  Previous experience in an administrative or finance support role.

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  Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

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  Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.

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  Confident user of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering and basic formulas.

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  Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.

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  A proactive and team-focused approach to work.

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Desirable

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  AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or currently studying towards one.

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  Previous experience using accounting or finance software.

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  Understanding of invoice processing and purchase ledger activities.

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  Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment.

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  Knowledge of contractor payments or CIS would be advantageous.

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What's on offer

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  Hybrid working

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• 25 days holiday
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  Opportunities for training and career development.

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  Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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  Varied role with opportunities to broaden your finance experience.

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  Free parking

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If you are an organised individual with a passion for finance and enjoy working in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you.