Accounts Assistant in Atherton, Borough of Wigan

Join a growing professional services and management consultancy supporting the UK construction industry. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will manage day-to-day finance activities and support office administration, with opportunities to develop and take on greater responsibility.

The Role

• Process and code supplier invoices, match purchase orders, coordinate payments and resolve queries.
• Raise customer invoices, maintain accounts and statements, monitor receipts and chase overdue payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and supplier/customer ledgers; record transactions, receipts and expenses using Sage or other accounting software.
• Support cash flow monitoring, month-end processes, financial reporting and management information.
• Assist with payroll and PAYE, staff expenses, subcontractor timesheets and payment schedules.
• Support employee and subcontractor onboarding, compliance records, accreditations, audits and health and safety documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers, and assist with office supplies, facilities and general administration.

Essential:

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator or in a similar finance role, covering accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, credit control, bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Sage, Xero or QuickBooks, plus strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Experience supporting payroll and PAYE administration.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and strong numerical, data entry, organisational and time management skills.
• Professional communication skills, commercial awareness and confidence resolving payment queries, working independently and managing competing deadlines.

Desirable: AAT qualified or studying towards AAT; experience in an SME or professional services business.

What We Offer

• £34,000 annual salary and private healthcare.
• 5% employer pension contribution, matched by a 5% employee contribution.
• Death-in-service cover of four times your salary.
• Career development and progression in a supportive, collaborative business.

Working Arrangements

Based in the Atherton office five days a week, Monday–Friday. Any homeworking flexibility is discretionary and depends on performance and business requirements.