Accounts Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
South Kirkby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£28,500 / year
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Purchase Ledger Supplier Invoice Processing Supplier Statement Reconciliation Month-End Close Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivots) AAT Qualification Supplier Payment Runs GRNI Accruals

FULL DESCRIPTION

Accounts Assistant - 0011

Role Type: Full-time - OFFICE

Location: South Kirkby

Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process
  • Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
  • Managing supplier queries
  • Supplier statement reconciliation
  • Maintaining supplier master data
  • Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
  • Maintaining strong financial controls
  • Supporting purchase ledger month-end close activities
  • Accruing for goods received not invoiced (GRNI)
  • Reviewing aged creditor balances
  • Supporting control account reconciliations

Requirements

  • Strong academic background
  • Previous experience in a purchase ledger role
  • Self-starter with the confidence to communicate with the wider business
  • Must hold AAT qualification or studying towards
  • High attention to detail
  • Confident Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivots, etc.) and MS Office user
  • Comfortable working fully office based
  • Exposure to month-end processes is desirable but not essential
  • ERP or accounting system experience (Sage) is desirable but not essential

Please note this role is fully office based at our South Kirkby site.

Working Hours

The working hours for this position are 37.5 hours per week, from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1:30pm on Friday. The business is closed for Bank Holidays, and we also enjoy a shutdown every Christmas until after the New Year.

Our Benefits

  • Pay that reflects your talent: We offer a competitive salary between £25,000 – £28,500, based on your experience and expertise.
  • Holidays that grows with you: Begin with 33 days off (bank holidays included) and earn more the longer you’re with us.
  • Holiday buy/sell scheme: Need more time off or prefer a bit extra in your pay packet? Our colleagues can buy or sell their holiday days to suit their lifestyle.
  • Festive downtime: A full Christmas shutdown so you can truly switch off and recharge.
  • Early finish Fridays: Start your weekend early every week with a 1:30pm finish.
  • Paid breaks: Two paid 15-minute breaks daily, in addition to your 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.
  • Health perks: Free workplace health check-ups and Specsavers vouchers.
  • Family-first care: Whenever you need it, unlimited 24/7 GP access for you and your nearest and dearest.
  • Smart savings: Salary sacrifice scheme to help you make the most of your earnings.
  • Peace of mind: Death-in-service cover for added security.
  • Free parking: Because your commute shouldn’t cost extra.
  • Settling in made simple: With structured training, helpful colleagues and a clear plan, you’ll feel confident and supported every step of the way.
  • Room to grow: Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Supportive culture: A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are truly valued.

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