Accounts Assistant
Posted 4 days ago by Headstar
£30,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This Accounts Assistant role offers an opportunity to engage in a hands-on finance position within a small yet impactful organization located just outside Warrington. The position involves a variety of transactional finance tasks, including payroll and ledger management, with a focus on autonomy and communication with non-finance personnel. Candidates should be available immediately and have experience with Xero to facilitate a smooth transition into the role. The organization values flexibility and community contribution, making it a rewarding environment for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger.
- Perform bank reconciliations and month-end preparation.
- Handle payroll for approximately 25 employees with support from an external accountant.
- Collaborate with a small finance team and communicate effectively with non-finance staff.
- Utilize Xero for financial transactions and reporting.
Key Skills:
- Experience in transactional finance roles.
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software.
- Strong understanding of finance functions and processes.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Good communication skills, especially with non-finance personnel.
Salary (Rate): £30,000.00 yearly
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Tired of being a small cog in a big finance machine? This accounts assistant role is your chance to step into something more hands-on, more varied and much more meaningful. You'll be the go-to person for all things finance in a small but impactful organisation that punches well above its weight. And you won't be lost in the middle of nowhere - but you will need a car. It's just outside Warrington centre in a lovely, quiet spot, but public transport isn't your friend here. You'll earn £28,000 - £30,000 and join on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a view to going permanent quickly if it's a good fit. They need someone ASAP, so if you're available immediately or on short notice, you're top of the list. As the accounts assistant, you'll be doing all the usual transactional finance stuff. Think purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank recs, month-end prep, plus payroll for around 25 people (with support from an external accountant). This is a small team, so you'll need a good understanding of how a finance function fits together and a willingness to roll your sleeves up wherever needed. They use Xero, so if you've used it before, that'll help you hit the ground running. You'll report into a senior non-finance manager, so being comfortable owning your workload and communicating with non-finance people is key. This isn't a role where someone will be checking over your shoulder every five minutes. In return, you'll get flexibility, autonomy and the satisfaction of knowing your work genuinely supports a good cause. It's a welcoming, community-led environment where your contribution will be noticed and valued. Interested in this accounts assistant role? Apply now or get in touch for a chat.