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.

• 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.

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