Accounts Assistant/Manager

Job Title: Accounts Assistant/Manager

Location: Warrington (WA4)

Salary: £30,000- £40,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday- Friday- Full and part-time hours available

Contract: Permanent or temporary

Our client, a local manufacturing company and supplier of soft play and family entertainment centres, are looking for an experienced and reliable Accounts Assistant / Manager to join their team. This is a varied and hands-on finance role, offering flexibility for either a full-time or part-time position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting function, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring key financial processes are completed efficiently and on time.

As an Accounts Assistant/Manager your duties will be: -

• Preparing monthly management accounts using Xero.
  
  
• Processing sales and purchase invoices.
  
  
• Matching, batching and accurately coding supplier invoices.
  
  
• Managing the sales ledger, including maintaining accurate customer account records.
  
  
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
  
  
• Processing employee expenses and credit card statements.
  
  
• Processing employee wages and salaries using Sage Payroll.
  
  
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
  
  
• Supporting the wider finance function with general accounting and administrative duties as required.
  
  

The successful Accounts Assistant/Manager will have the following skills: -

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
  
  
• Good working knowledge of Xero.
  
  
• Experience with Sage Payroll or similar payroll software.
  
  
• Experience preparing or assisting with management accounts and VAT returns.
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
  
  
• Good knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers, invoice processing and reconciliations.
  
  
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
  
  
• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
  
  

Additional Information

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  
  
• 4 additional holidays (Grace & Favour).
  
  
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
  
  
• Pension scheme.
  
  
• Cycle to Work scheme.