JOB TITLE: Accounts Assistant
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Your normal working hours are to be worked Monday to Friday, averaging hours per week as well as any other hours that are reasonably required for the fulfilment of your duties.
REPORT TO: Finance Manager
SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
A well-established organisation based in Knowsley is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in finance to contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Credit Control & Reporting
2. Assist in preparing monthly debtors reports.
3. Carry out credit control activities to support healthy cash flow.
4. Month-End & Financial Reporting
5. Support the Management Accountant with month-end processes.
6. Reconcile sales ledger and deposit payment accounts.
7. Post prepayments and accruals to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
General Duties
8. Provide cover for team members during absences, including handling customer queries.
9. Engage in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and service delivery.
10. Demonstrate a growth mindset by seeking solutions and embracing learning.
11. Undertake any other duties as required by the Finance Manager.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
12. Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounts or finance assistant role.
13. Strong numerical and data entry skills with high accuracy.
14. Methodical and detail-oriented approach.
15. Excellent written and verbalmunication skills.
16. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
17. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
18. Honest, reliable, and proactive with a positive attitude.
19. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Desirable
20. AAT Level 3 or above (or currently studying).
21. Experience in events, hospitality, property, or similar industries with high-volume transactions.
22. Experience working in a multipany environment with multiple bank accounts.
23. Familiarity with Landmark KeyPrime and/or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
Interested? Click apply now or send your CV to #4724120 - Lauren Taylor