Accounts Assistant

International Permanent £28,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
This position requires an Accounts Assistant to join a thriving family run business based in Birchwood on a full time permanent basis. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in both accounts payable and accounts receivable, we would love to hear from you!
  • Family Owned Business
  • Brilliant Opportunity!

About Our Client

The organisation is a major player in the transport and distribution industry, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 dedicated employees. They are a successful family run business and offer the opportunity for progression as the business continues to grow.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Payable: Manage and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment processing. Maintain accurate records of all transactions and assist with reconciling supplier statements.
  • Accounts Receivable: Oversee customer accounts, process sales invoices, and follow up on outstanding payments. Liaise with customers to resolve any queries regarding invoices or payments.
  • Sage50: Utilise Sage50 software for both accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring all data is entered accurately and efficiently. Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
  • General Accounting Support: Assist with bank reconciliations, posting journal entries, and preparing reports for management.
  • Customer & Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and resolving any account-related issues.
  • Ad hoc duties: Provide support to the finance team with general accounting and administrative tasks as required.

The Successful Applicant

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in a similar role.
  • Sage50 experience is essential, with a strong understanding of how to use the software for daily accounting tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience in a family-run business or smaller company environment is advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • An estimated salary of up to £35k
  • A supportive and team-oriented work culture
  • An opportunity to grow within the transport and distribution industry
  • Generous annual leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Full time office role.
  • Free on site parking.



This role is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who is eager to develop their career within the transport and distribution industry. We encourage suitable candidates to apply today.

Contact
Ashleigh Davies
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6600520
Phone number
+44 151 255 3771

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashleigh Davies
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3771
Job reference
JN-112024-6600520