Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our client in Runcorn. The successful candidate will have a full understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger with the ability to reconcile accounts and understand nominal codes.

The role is Monday to Friday, Full-time hours and based Runcorn. The salary range is £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.

Main Duties

· Take responsibility for the day-to-day processing of purchase invoices ensuring that they are checked, and any discrepancies are investigated and dealt with appropriately.

· Logging onto supplier portals to retrieve invoices where available or communicate directly with suppliers.

· Ensure that invoices are recorded and entered on the Sage via an auto entry system using appropriate account, nominal codes & department coding and that payments are posted on the system appropriately.

· Ensure that invoices are authorised for payment by relevant department managers and matched to purchase orders where applicable.

· Support the production of management accounts and year end reporting.

· Actively update and maintain customer accounts.

· Ensure all daily, weekly, monthly invoices are sent, received and processed ready for management accounts to be processed in a timely manner.

· Bank reconciliation.

· Raise manual invoices, process automatic recurring invoices and collections.

· Set up new suppliers/customer accounts and amend existing supplier/customer details as necessary.

· Standard credit control duties, including requests for payments of creditors accounts.

· Responsible for processing employee expenses.

· Monthly reconciliation of supplier's accounts via statements.

· Download petty cash from ePOS system (training provided) and enter into Sage 50 software

· Deal with all enquiries related to invoices/payments, answering telephone calls and emails, and liaising with relevant departments as necessary to ensure enquiries are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.

· Set up new supplier accounts and amend existing supplier details as necessary.

· Create purchase orders within Sage 50 software

· Perform administrative duties such as scanning, photocopying, filing, and printing.

· Any other duties as reasonably directed by the Finance Manager.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

· Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.

· Previous working experience of Sage 50 accounts & Auto Entry software is advantageous / essential

· Good IT skills and knowledge of using Excel and accounting software.

· Having a good eye for detail and planning and organisational skills.

· Good telephone manner.

· Ability to multitask and work in a busy environment.

· Ability to take initiative and a practical approach to problem solving.

· Positive and flexible approach to work.

If you are interested in this role please apply and our team will get in touch.