Accounts Assistant – Finance Support

About the role

We are seeking an organised and detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team in Warrington. The role supports day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments while providing excellent service to internal teams and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and record them accurately in the finance system.
• Prepare and process payment requests following company procedures.
• Assist with scheduled payment runs, including bank payments and maintaining payment records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage contractor and supplier invoices, resolve queries and follow up on missing documentation.
• Support administration of direct debit accounts and allocate payments.
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain supplier records.
• Monitor shared finance inboxes and respond to payment and invoice queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month‑end finance tasks and provide administrative support to the wider finance team.
• Handle ad‑hoc finance administration and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an administrative or finance support role.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team‑focused approach.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (data entry, sorting, filtering, basic formulas).

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 25 days holiday.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.