Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing specialist business service organisation as they look to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team to cover a period of maternity (16 months). Based in Ellesmere Port, you will work a hybrid model. This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available Assistant Accountant looking to join a highly successful business with a positive culture and opportunities for development. Salary/benefits: £30-34,000pa Hybrid work - 2 days per week in the office Flexible working Job Duties: Accurate and timely processing of all purchase ledger invoices in Sage 200. Responsible for compilation and uploading of all payment runs (including monthly Payroll payments) Posting and allocating all bank payments and performing cash book reconciliations. Credit card and expense processing Bank reconciliations and updating of the daily cash flow. Supplier statements reconciliations. Ensuring the accurate & timely raising of Purchase Orders by liaising with various individuals and departments around the business. Provide support to the extended finance team as and when requested (Month End, Holiday cover). Assist with end of year preparation and procedures including schedules for the auditors and tax computations. Pro-actively looking for process improvements and making suggestions for improved efficiencies. Ideal experience Significant experience of working with multiple cost and profit centres Experience using Sage 200 (ideal not essential) Self-starter with a proactive approach. Ability to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external colleagues. Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines. Flexibility and ability to respond effectively to changing priorities. Good analytical and problem-solving ability.