Accounts Assistant
Warrington | £30,000 - £32,000 per annum | Full-time, Permanent

Adaptable Recruitment are working on behalf of a rapidly growing business based in Warrington who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. This role offers excellent scope for development, with the successful candidate gaining increasing exposure to management accounts and broader month-end responsibilities over time.

The Role

You will be a key member of the finance team, primarily supporting the smooth running of daily transactional activity across purchase ledger, banking, and cashbook. As the business continues to expand, you will naturally gain exposure to additional tasks and be supported to develop towards a more technical finance role in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately, ensuring correct coding and approvals
• Manage supplier queries promptly and professionally, maintaining strong relationships
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations and follow up on any discrepancies
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs
• Maintain accurate supplier records and support new supplier setups
• Assist with daily banking tasks, including posting receipts and payments
• Maintain the cashbook, ensuring transactions are correctly recorded and allocated
• Perform routine bank reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support internal finance controls, ensuring processes are followed consistently
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as needed
• Overtime you will be introduced to duties such as basic journals, simple reporting tasks, and supporting the Management Accountant with ad hoc analysis

About You

• Proven experience within a similar Accounts Assistant role essential
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills
• Confident user of accounting systems and Excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally at all levels
• Proactive, reliable and able to manage workload effectively
• A willingness to learn and develop, with interest in progressing towards management accounts

For more information, please contact Nichola Watson at Adaptable Recruitment.