Job Title: Accounts Assistant/Manager
Location: Warrington (WA4)
Salary: 30,000- 40,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday- Friday- Full and part-time hours available
Contract: Permanent or temporary
Our client, a local manufacturing company and supplier of soft play and family entertainment centres, are looking for an experienced and reliable Accounts Assistant / Manager to join their team. This is a varied and hands-on finance role, offering flexibility for either a full-time or part-time position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting function, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring key financial processes are completed efficiently and on time.
As an Accounts Assistant/Manager your duties will be: –
- Preparing monthly management accounts using Xero.
- Processing sales and purchase invoices.
- Matching, batching and accurately coding supplier invoices.
- Managing the sales ledger, including maintaining accurate customer account records.
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Processing employee expenses and credit card statements.
- Processing employee wages and salaries using Sage Payroll.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Supporting the wider finance function with general accounting and administrative duties as required.
The successful Accounts Assistant/Manager will have the following skills: –
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
- Good working knowledge of Xero.
- Experience with Sage Payroll or similar payroll software.
- Experience preparing or assisting with management accounts and VAT returns.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Good knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers, invoice processing and reconciliations.
- The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
Additional Information
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- 4 additional holidays (Grace & Favour).
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.