ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – PERMANENT Office Based LOCATION: CHESHIRE Monday to Friday between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (office Based) We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established organisation that embodies a dynamic and highly professional ethos with a positive culture. The Accounts Assistant will be an integral part of the Finance team, you must demonstrate experience in Purchase Ledger / accounts payable or an Accounting Administrative role who is looking for that next step. Our client is looking for a confident and highly self-motivated individual who can come in and hit the ground running. It's important you have a good working knowledge using SAGE, Microsoft Excel as well as adapting quickly using bespoke accountancy software. RESPONSIBILITIES: Being the Primary point of contact for all banking queries, credit control and sales invoices Purchase Ledger Reconciliation and Invoice preparation for sales invoices Daily recording of incoming cheques and bacs from HSBC net Support the Finance Manager with general accounts administration; cashflow forecasting Identifying and rectifying discrepancies Credit card processing / company expenses Cash allocation onto client accounts Managing digital and financial records Reconciliation of accounts and raising any queries Analysis of Company Credit card expenditure Processing supplier payments on system Supporting the Finance manager on ad hoc duties; monthly payroll, annual audit preparation, record keeping, Daily receiving of payments, allocating necessary information, which facilitates prompt allocation of cash. Schedule monitoring of payment performance. Process credit applications; perform credit evaluations on new and existing accounts. Check, verify and process purchase invoices Dealing with queries on postings from suppliers Sorting out incoming and outgoing daily post Assist raising sales invoices through Sage 50 Allocating payments and receipts KEY SKILLS: Demonstrate previous experience in Accounts Proficient using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel and a basic knowledge using Accountancy software Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate good reconciliation skills Knowledge of nominal account coding High attention to detail and the ability to work to monthly deadlines. A willingness to learn