Accounts Assistant (purchase Ledger)

Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Location:
Congleton (CW12) - Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Salary:
market rate
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
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Advertiser:
Bluetown
Job ID:
132289781
Posted On: 
24 September 2025
Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Location: Congleton, Cheshire

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Permanent, Part-time

Working Hours: 24 hours per week - worked over 4 or 5 days (we are flexible with how the hours are worked within core office hours). This is a part-time, office-based position.

Fine Decor Wallcoverings Ltd is a leading Wallcoverings and Décor products supplier based in Congleton, Cheshire.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be part of a small team, responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day processes within the accounts department.

This is a hands-on role for someone who, takes ownership of tasks and enjoys solving problems with precision and professionalism.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

* Process invoices ensuring all are authorised and review ledger to see if all expected invoices are received, i.e. water bills
* Resolve invoice discrepancies and queries
* Prepare weekly payment plans and reviews
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve variances
* Support Credit Control during peak periods
* Post daily cash
* Reconcile bank statements
* Weekly cash forecasting
* Maintain supplier master data files and set up new supplier accounts
* Work to tight accounting timetables
* Manage shared inboxes and handle incoming calls professionally

About you:

You should have experience in the following areas:

* Significant experience working within an accounts payable team with a thorough understanding of accounting principles relevant to supplier payments.
* Proficiency in using accounting software such as SAP along with advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting purposes.
* Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of invoices while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy throughout all processes.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package with:

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
* 5% company pension scheme after 3 months
* 4x annual salary life assurance
* A comprehensive wellbeing programme
* Staff discounts on products

We are only able to accept applications from candidates who have valid right to work in the UK documentation.

No agencies

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Credit Controller, Payment Processing, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Payables, Purchase Ledger Assistant, may also be considered for this role.

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