Accounts Assistant

4740966
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Prescot
  • Working Pattern

    Part-time,
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    £30K

Accounts Assistant | Part-Time | £30K (FTE) | Prescot

Accounts Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Liverpool (Fully Office-Based)
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 24 hours/week
Salary: £18,720 (Pro-Rata of £30,234.24 FTE)
Holidays: 28 days + Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata)
Reporting to: Head of Finance & Organisation

Role Overview
A well-established organisation in the Liverpool area is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support its finance operations. This part-time role offers a collaborative working environment, flexibility for appointments, and the opportunity to contribute to a busy finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

  • Set up new supplier accounts and manage approval forms
  • Raise purchase orders in line with internal processes
  • Input invoices with correct coding and match to POs
  • Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries
  • Reconcile statements and prepare payment runs
  • Post direct debit payments

Sales Ledger

  • Process new customer account forms
  • Monitor credit ratings and produce monthly statements
  • Generate aged debtor reports and follow up on overdue accounts
  • Allocate customer payments

Staff Expenses
  • Maintain mileage spreadsheets and chase paperwork
  • Review expenses and input credit card statements
  • Manage petty cash and reconcile monthly

Timesheets & HMRC Reporting

  • Analyse timesheets and calculate overtime
  • Prepare import spreadsheets and submit intrastat reports
General Duties

  • Assist with filing, archiving, and ad-hoc Excel reporting
  • Provide cover for the second Accounts Assistant when needed

Person Specification

  • Experience in a similar finance or accounts role
  • Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible and team-oriented approach

Benefits

  • Competitive pro-rata salary
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexibility for personal appointments

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