Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant / Liverpool / Salary £28,000 - £32,000 / Excellent Benefits / Hybrid Working / Permanent Role

Accounts Assistant Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Room for training and development
• Amazing benefits
• Great location

Accounts Assistant Role Overview

A great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our clients finance team based in Liverpool. This is a varied position offering exposure to all aspects of transactional finance, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, credit control and month-end support. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Process purchase ledger invoices, matching, coding and posting accurately.
• Raise and process sales invoices in a timely manner.
• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with credit control, chasing outstanding payments and maintaining aged debt.
• Process payment runs via BACS and online banking.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and post cash transactions.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including journal postings and reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile accruals and prepayments where required.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns.
• Produce ad hoc reports using Excel and accounting software.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team.

Accounts Assistant Experience Required

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Experience of bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables (desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and positive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT (desirable but not essential).

Why Should you Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing business where you'll play a key role within the finance team. Offering genuine career development and exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone looking to build on their existing experience and take the next step in their finance career.

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