Accounts Assistant

My client is a fast-growing services business based in the Knutsford area. As a result of growth, they are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Group Finance team in Knutsford.

This role is responsible for supporting the purchase-to-pay process across the Group. Working across multiple operating businesses, you will ensure invoices, expenses, and payments are processed accurately and efficiently, while contributing to strong financial control and reliable cash flow management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop within a growing and forward-thinking finance function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager duties will include:

• Post purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner across all Group entities
• Ensure correct coding to cost centres and nominal accounts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records
• Manage supplier queries efficiently, resolving discrepancies in a professional and timely manner
• Process employee expenses and company credit cards across the Group
• Post cashbooks and allocate payments accurately
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any variances
• Support payment forecasting to feed into the weekly Group cash flow forecast
• Assist with month-end close to ensure liabilities are accurately recorded
• Support the preparation of payment data for inclusion in the weekly cash forecast
• Perform VAT accuracy checks to ensure correct treatment of purchase invoices
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls within the purchase-to-pay process

The right candidate for the role will be:

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable working across multiple entities within a Group structure
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy
• Willing to develop, learn and progress your career
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role (preferred)
• Experience working across multiple entities (advantageous)
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills