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 (Apply online only)+ 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