Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: Congleton Salary: £27,000 per annum

A growing business based in Congleton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance, accounts or administration experience who enjoys working in a varied role within a busy office environment.

Supporting the Finance Manager and wider team, you will be involved in a range of accounting and administrative duties, gaining exposure to multiple areas of the finance function. The role offers training on internal systems and processes, making it ideal for someone looking to further develop their finance career.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining customer and supplier account records
• Processing purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures
• Matching, coding and checking invoices against purchase orders
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Handling customer and supplier queries via phone and email
• Assisting with payment runs and supplier remittances
• Reviewing and processing company expense and credit card transactions
• Maintaining accurate finance records and filing systems
• Supporting shared inbox management and general office administration
• Assisting with finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives
• Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager as required

About You

• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or office administration role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system would be advantageous
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach
• Able to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines
• Positive, proactive and adaptable attitude
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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