Accounts Assistant / Birkenhead / Salary £25,000 – £28,000 / Flexible Working Hours / Career Development / Permanent Role 

Accounts Assistant Role Overview

As the Accounts Assistant, you will be working as part of a small team and be responsible for managing the purchase ledger and sales ledger process. You will work closely with and report into the Finance Manager.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Set up and verify subcontractors on Xero
• Process CIS subcontractor invoices
• Process and submit monthly CIS returns
• Monitor and reconcile supplier statements to Xero supplier accounts
• Match approved purchase orders to supplier invoices in Xero accounting
• Processing supplier payments to ensure all suppliers are paid on time
• Bank reconciliations
• Raise sales invoices
• Credit card reconciliations to ensure all receipts are received and VAT is accounted correctly
• Debtor control, using a proactive approach to ensure they are paid on time
• Email remittance advices to suppliers
• Maintain relationships with customers and suppliers; handle incoming/outgoing phone calls and emails
• Process weekly and monthly payroll into Xero software
• Upload pension contributions to provider

Accounts Assistant Experience Required

• Experienced in a similar accounts assistant role with a good work ethic, effective communication and time management skills.
• Flexibility towards tasks with the ability to work effectively using own initiative
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and a proactive approach to work

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.