Accounts Assistant

As an Accounts Assistant in Warrington, you will handle day-to-day accounting tasks within the retail business, helping to keep financial records accurate and up to date. You will work as part of the Accounting & Finance department and provide reliable administrative support that helps the team run smoothly.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the retail industry in Warrington.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices: Managing and recording supplier and customer invoices.
• Reconciliation: Balancing accounts by reconciling bank statements and financial transactions.
• Data entry: Inputting financial data into accounting systems, ensuring accuracy.
• Expense claims: Processing employee expense claims and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Credit control: Assisting with managing outstanding payments and debt collection.
• Making daily payments: Processing payments to suppliers and other creditors, ensuring timely and accurate transfers.
• VAT returns: Assisting in preparing VAT returns and other tax documentation.
• Supporting the Head of Finance: Providing administrative and financial support, including helping with audits, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting tasks.
• Providing administrative support across payroll, HR and office operations, including maintaining records, supporting business processes and assisting with ad hoc projects and administrative activities as directed by the Head of Finance and General Manager.

Profile

• Experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, credit control and payroll processing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an excellent telephone manner.
• Highly organised with strong multi-tasking skills and ability to work under strict deadlines.
• A proactive, methodical and self-motivated approach to work.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible approach to work, especially during peak periods.
• Willingness to support wider business functions including payroll, HR administration and office operations.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and act as a trusted support to the Head of Finance and wider management team.
• Strong commercial awareness with a confident and determined attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to commute to Birchwood, Warrington.

Job Offer

• Permanent Accounts Assistant position based in Birchwood.
• Salary of 31,000 to 33,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Start anytime between 8am and 9am
• 25 days holidays plus BH

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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