Accounts Assistant
Posted 3 days ago by Jobserve
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Culcheth, Warrington
Summary: The Accounts Assistant role is a temporary to permanent position based in Warrington, focusing on supporting day-to-day finance operations within a growing SME finance team. The position requires hands-on involvement in payroll processing and various accounting tasks, reporting directly to the Finance Director. Candidates should possess relevant finance experience and strong Excel skills. The role offers a stable work environment with opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain ledgers and reconcile accounts
- Process daily transactions, invoices, and payments
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including credit control
- Complete bank reconciliations and monthly accruals
- Support preparation of management accounts and financial reports
- Assist with weekly and monthly payroll
- Complete credit card reconciliations and support cash flow tracking
- Provide financial analysis to support business decisions
- Maintain accurate records and support audit and compliance processes
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within an SME
- AAT part qualified or studying towards further qualifications
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and basic formulas
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Confident working with financial data and meeting deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Salary (Rate): £16.00 Hourly
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Temp to perm)
Location: Warrington, Office based 5 days per week until settled in, then Hybrid
Working pattern: Mon to Thur 8.15am-5pm, 1.30pm finish on a Friday
Rate: £14ph to £16ph
Start: Immediate start
Accounts Assistant required to join a growing SME finance team in Warrington. This is a broad, hands-on role supporting day-to-day finance operations, reporting directly to the Finance Director.
Key remit of this role is supporting weekly Payroll, so experience of this is essential.
Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant
Maintain ledgers and reconcile accounts
Process daily transactions, invoices, and payments
Manage accounts payable and receivable, including credit control
Complete bank reconciliations and monthly accruals
Support preparation of management accounts and financial reports
Assist with weekly and monthly payroll
Complete credit card reconciliations and support cash flow tracking
Provide financial analysis to support business decisions
Maintain accurate records and support audit and compliance processes
What we re looking for
Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within an SME
AAT part qualified or studying towards further qualifications
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and basic formulas
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident working with financial data and meeting deadlines
Able to work independently and as part of a team
What s on offer
Broad role with exposure across all areas of finance
Direct support from an experienced Finance Director
Stable and growing business environment
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.