Accounts Assistant 

Middlewich | Full Time | Permanent

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team based in Middlewich. This is a varied role that will suit an organised and detail-oriented individual with previous accounts experience and a proactive approach to their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations.
• Preparing sales invoices for management approval and ensuring accurate monthly cut-off procedures.
• Processing purchase invoices onto Sage, ensuring correct nominal ledger and VAT coding.
• Updating daily cash flow forecasts and reconciling balances to bank accounts.
• Managing petty cash and completing monthly reconciliations.
• Processing mileage and expense claims.
• Preparing weekly payment runs through the company banking system.
• Assisting with periodic stock counts and maintaining stock records using Excel.
• Checking supplier statements and following up on any missing invoices or discrepancies.
• Responding to customer and supplier account queries, including requests for statements, copy invoices and credit notes.
• Supporting the Sales Administration function with order processing, order acknowledgements and proforma invoices.
• Maintaining accurate filing and finance administration records.
• Assisting with other ad hoc duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Experience using Sage accounting software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with VAT coding and general accounting procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A positive, flexible approach and willingness to support colleagues when required.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, permanent opportunity.
• Varied and hands-on role.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to further develop your accounts and administration experience.

If you are an experienced Accounts Clerk looking for your next opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.