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Accounts Assistant/ Purchase Ledger

Accounts Assistant/ Purchase Ledger

Career Cross Ltd

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days

Prenton, Merseyside CH43 3ET, England

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Our client, a growing family business in Wirral, is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger Assistant with a salary range of £25k to £27k plus excellent benefits.
The role involves managing a varied purchase ledger/accounts function, including entering 500-800 invoices monthly using Sage 50, setting up supplier accounts, and processing subcontract invoices.
Candidates should have at least 2 years of accounts experience, proficiency in Sage software, and exceptional communication and organisational skills.
The position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on meeting strict deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4:30pm and Friday from 8am to 3:15pm.

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

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