Accounts Assistant

Accounts Administrator | Northwich | £29,000-31,000 | Permanent, hybrid

A growing and fast-paced business is looking to appoint an Accounts Administrator to support its finance function. This is a varied role offering exposure across sales ledger, banking, reconciliations, and broader operational finance and administrative processes. 

This position would suit someone with a solid grounding in transactional finance who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to develop their skillset further.

Reporting into the Accounts Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing sales orders and raising sales invoices
• Posting invoices to the sales ledger and performing accuracy checks
• Uploading invoices to customer portals
• Handling customer queries and resolving discrepancies
• Managing intercompany transactions and returns
• Reviewing outstanding sales orders and ensuring all fulfilled orders are billed
• Preparing monthly invoices for third-party partners
• Processing daily bank transactions and performing weekly reconciliations
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Supporting payment runs and setting up payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative and HR-related tasks where required

They are looking for someone with:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a finance or accounts environment
• Strong Excel skills and confident using ERP systems
• Good understanding of core finance processes (purchase ledger, bank recs, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach
• A team player who is adaptable and willing to support wider business needs
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
• Confident communicator who can liaise with finance and non-finance stakeholders

As Accounts Administrator you will get:

• Salary of £29,000-31,000
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working - 2 days working from home
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme