Location: Warrington, WA2 8UA – Office Based
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering
Reports To: Financial Controller
Job Type: Part Time / Permanent – 20 hrs per week (flexible)
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 (FTE based on 37.5 hrs)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in a small manufacturing business. This role takes full ownership of the accounts receivable responsibilities, supporting the Financial Controller in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely customer payments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding payments in line with credit terms.
* Allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.
* Reconcile customer statements and resolve any billing or payment queries.
* Maintain up-to-date records of customer accounts and contact details.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate invoicing and resolve discrepancies and disputes.
* Assess customer credit risk and maintain stop lists
* Maintaining past due debt, initiating verbal contact with customers and documenting progress
* Generating and issuing intercompany recharges
* Assist with month-end processes including revenue reporting and aged debt analysis.
· Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc finance tasks, data analysis and cash flow reporting.
· Assist in developing and maintaining financial procedures.
* Assisting with the generation and issue of customer invoices based on sales orders and delivery confirmations.
* Providing additional administrative support as required, to include but limited to VAT, expense processing.
* Providing cover for 'Accounts Payable' as and when required.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally with a focus on accounts receivable.
* Good understanding of invoicing, credit control, and cash allocation processes.
* Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage 50, Xero, or similar).
* Strong Excel skills (e.g. formulas, pivot tables).
* Excellent attention to detail and time management.
* Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Knowledge of UK VAT and invoicing requirements.
Desirable:
* AAT Qualification (or working towards).
* Experience in a manufacturing or SME environment.
* Familiarity with ERP or stock management systems.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £18,515.22-£28,270.81 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Accounts receivable: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person