Accounts Assistant

  • Up to £33000.00 per annum
  • Full Time
  • Speke
  • Accountancy
  • 04/09/2026
  • Transactional Finance
  • BBBH10845
  • Accounts Assistant
  • purchase ledger , sales ledger , credit control
  • Permanent
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Adaptable Recruitment are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing, highly successful business based in South Liverpool who is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team.

Salary and Benefits
Uo to £33000 per annum DOE
Office based- 37.5 hours per week
26 days holidays + 8 BH
Free parking on site

Key Duties and Responsiblities

Sales Ledger, Wholesale & Credit Control

  • Raise and issue wholesale sales invoices accurately and on time, including at high volumes during busy periods.
  • Monitor the aged debt ledger and proactively chase outstanding customer payments.
  • Resolve customer queries relating to invoices, credit notes, and payment discrepancies.
  • Liaise with the wholesale/sales team on order and invoicing issues.
  • Support month-end sales ledger reporting and reconciliation of the sales ledger control account.

    Purchase Ledger & Payments

  • Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and purchase order matching.
  • Prepare and process payment runs, checking for duplicates and ensuring payments are made on time.
  • Maintain supplier accounts, resolving queries and completing statement reconciliations.
  • Ensure purchase orders are raised and approved in line with company policy.
  • Reconcile the purchase ledger control account at month-end.

    Banking & Credit Cards

  • Post daily bank transactions accurately across all accounts and currencies.
  • Support the bank reconciliation process, ensuring feeds are complete and postings are correctly coded.
  • Process and reconcile company credit card transactions and expense claims.
  • Assist with day-to-day cash administration as required.

    Necessary experience

  • Previous experience in a transactional finance / accounts assistant role, covering both purchase and sales ledger.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with high transaction volumes.
  • Confident communicator, comfortable chasing payments and resolving queries with customers and suppliers.
  • Good working knowledge of Excel.
  • Able to work to month-end deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP/accounting system( advantageous)
  • Experience working within a wholesale, multi-currency, or e-commerce business would be a huge plus
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