Transactional Accounts Assistant - Maternity

Overview

Transactional Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location:

Central Knutsford

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract:

Maternity Cover (Fixed-Term – Duration to be Confirmed)

Howard James Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Transactional Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Central Knutsford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience to join a friendly finance team on a maternity cover contract.

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Match purchase orders to invoices and ensure all supporting documentation is attached.
• Post invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding within the accounting system.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly supplier statements.
• Respond to internal and external queries via telephone and email.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor balances and discrepancies.
• Ensure all accounts payable processes comply with company policies and financial procedures.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a transactional finance or accounts payable role and be confident working in a fast-paced environment. You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both suppliers and colleagues.

• Salary of £25,000 - £28,000, depending on experience.
• Central Knutsford location with excellent transport links.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful and established organisation.
• Maternity cover contract with the duration currently to be confirmed.

If you are an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Howard James Recruitment