Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £25k to £27k
• Location: Warrington
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established organisation in the Warrington area. This role involves maintaining supplier records, processing invoices, managing queries, and taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience, proficiency in Sage 50, and excellent knowledge of MS Office Excel.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Handle supplier invoice queries via email and phone.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and key in purchase payments from the bank to Sage, sending out remittances.
• Enter new suppliers onto Sage 50 and the internal system.
• Keep supplier records up to date and reconcile supplier statements to the ledger.
• Investigate and resolve queries related to non-payment of invoices.
• Process and reconcile invoices, manage customer credit limits and insurance limits, and communicate with the insurer and customer.
• Complete CIS Returns and send statements to subcontractors.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and process them on Sage 50 and the internal system.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous use of Sage 50.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex accounts.
• Accurate, efficient, and organised with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Professional and approachable with excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual salary review.
• 21 days annual leave, rising to 25 days with service.
• Company pension and life insurance.
• On-site parking and private medical insurance.
• Company events.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, office-based.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Accounts Assistant to join a leading organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.