Accounts Assistant

William Stobart & Son – Appleton Thorn (Office Based) – Permanent | Full-Time – £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage business operating a modern fleet across national distribution routes. The business supports a broad customer base across logistics and transport sectors, delivering reliable and time-sensitive services.

Finance plays a central role in maintaining commercial control, working capital discipline and operational performance. Due to continued growth and internal development, we are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at our Appleton Thorn office.

Purchase Ledger

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately into Sage 50
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining supplier accounts and performing regular supplier reconciliations
• Preparing weekly and monthly BACS payment runs for review
• Managing supplier queries and ensuring timely resolution

Sales Ledger

• Raising customer invoices in line with agreed rates and contract terms
• Supporting Credit Control activities including chasing overdue balances
• Allocating cash receipts and maintaining accurate customer accounts
• Assisting with customer statement preparation

Cash & Bank

• Performing daily and weekly Bank Reconciliations
• Posting cash receipts and payments accurately
• Supporting cash flow visibility through accurate ledger maintenance

Month End & Reporting

• Assisting with Month End close processes
• Supporting preparation of journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining nominal ledger accuracy
• Supporting VAT return preparation
• Assisting with intercompany reconciliations
• Providing transactional support for management accounts preparation

Additional Finance Support

• Processing employee expenses
• Supporting payroll administration where required
• Assisting with audit queries and documentation
• Contributing to process improvements within the Finance Team

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role
• Practical experience of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processes
• Experience performing Bank Reconciliations
• Familiarity with Month End support and basic journals
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting software
• Strong Excel skills (basic formulas, data accuracy checks)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Organised and able to manage workload to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Experience with in haulage, logistics or transport
• Exposure to accruals and prepayments
• Experience supporting VAT returns
• AAT qualification (studying or qualified)
• Understanding of working capital and cash flow controls

• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Office-based role at Appleton Thorn
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Structured reporting line to Finance Manager
• Exposure to wider finance processes and career progression opportunities

• Monday to Friday
• Standard office hours
• Office-based role at Appleton Thorn