Description

Accounts Assistant/ Purchase Ledger – Wirral – £25k – £27k + excellent benefits

Our client is a successful, well-established, growing family business based in Wirral, due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant/ Purchase Ledger Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a varied purchase ledger/accounts role with great progression paths within our clients friendly and thriving Finance Department.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, working to strict deadlines whilst always maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. An organised, confident communicator with the ability to work both independently and part of a team.

Responsibilities:

  • Purchase ledger Accurately match, code and entering 500-800+ invoices a month using Sage 50 and bespoke project management systems.
  • Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within Sage 50.
  • Processing subcontract invoices
  • Export and import invoices into Sage 50
  • Monthly supplier invoice reconciliation
  • Monthly Project Costing Process and enter monthly project costs, including stock issues, returns and labour hours using excel.
  • General Accounts Duties
  • Place online orders via company credit card.
  • Process credit card payments and receipts.
  • Maintain and order company stationary as required.

Person Specification:

  • 2+ years accounts experience.
  • Proficient use of accounts software, preferably Sage.
  • Exceptional communication skills – written and oral.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines.
  • Confident use of Microsoft office, especially Excel.
  • AAT qualified or working towards would be desirable but not essential.
  • Skills and experiences to undertake the role and accountabilities listed above, and behaviours which reflect our company’s values.

Hours – Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm and Friday 8am – 3:15pm

Keywords – accounts, finance, accounts assistant, purchase ledger, ledger, Sage, Sage 50, Sage Line 50, Excel, AAT, invoices, invoicing, supplier invoice reconciliation, card payments, receipts, Wirral