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About The Role
Based in Warrington (WA4), this Accounts Assistant/Manager position with Pertemps offers a varied, hands-on finance role within a local manufacturing firm supplying soft play and family entertainment centres. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £40,000, dependent on experience. This permanent appointment can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, with flexible hours available across the working week.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- Maintaining precise financial records
- Supporting the daily accounting function
You will ensure that key processes are completed accurately and on schedule. This role suits an experienced finance professional seeking a practical position with adaptable working arrangements.
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
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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.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the day-to-day accounting function
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- 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
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Skills Required
The successful Accounts Assistant/Manager will have the following skills:
- 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
Additional Information
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 4 additional holidays (Grace & Favour)
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
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