Accounts Assistant - Tattenhall Hourly rate: Up to £15.59/Hr (£30k equivalent) Location: Tattenhall, Chester CH3 Job Type: Temporary, Full-time Join our team as an Accounts Assistant and contribute to the efficient operation of our financial processes. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger duties, offering a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits. Day-to-day of the role: Purchase Ledger Duties: Take responsibility for the purchase order process, including raising and coding all purchase orders. Match purchase orders to invoices and delivery notes, addressing any queries and ensuring invoices are posted on the system to meet deadlines. Check, code, and input all expense claims onto the system. Ensure all documents are approved by the relevant authorisation level and reconcile creditor statements. Produce due and overdue reports and decide on necessary payments. File all invoices, expense forms, and other documents correctly and raise supplier payments. Manage the accruals and prepayment process efficiently within agreed timescales. Sales Ledger Duties: Send out reminder letters weekly and handle customer enquiries, raising credit notes where necessary. Process cheques received, monitor BACs payments on internet banking, and input onto the system. Complete bank reconciliations and administer incoming direct debits. Liaise with the sales team to maintain the Debtors’ Ledger and review customer accounts. Monitor aged debt reports and resolve overdue account queries through liaison with the relevant salesperson and solicitor if needed. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience in a similar role within an Accounts environment. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel. Good experience with accounting systems. Full UK driving licence is essential due to the location of the role. Reliable with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to providing high-quality, error-free work. Benefits: Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days. Matched Pension Scheme and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary). FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan. Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years. Employee Discounts and Free parking. Hybrid working of 2 days per week available after successful completion of 6 months’ probation.