Accounts Assistant – Job Specification
Company: Allied Lift Services
Location: WA11 8PU
Reporting to: Finance Controller
Role Overview
The Accounts Assistant will support the day-to-day financial operations of Allied Lift Services, ensuring accurate processing of purchase and sales ledger activities, maintaining financial records, and assisting with month-end procedures. The role is varied and suited to an organised individual with strong attention to detail and previous accounts experience.
Key Responsibilities
· Input purchase invoices and match against POs and PODs
· Perform supplier statement reconciliations
· Resolve supplier account queries promptly
· Manage the accounts payable inbox
· Raise and process sales invoices
· Input sales invoices onto customer portals
· Assist with credit control
· Check and process weekly timesheets
· Process customer receipts and supplier payments
· Assist with month-end preparation
· Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date
Person Specification
· Previous experience in a similar accounts role
· Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
· Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
· Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
· Confident using Excel and finance systems
· Professional communication skills
Qualifications
QBE (Qualified by Experience) or AAT qualified
Desirable
Experience using Sage Business Cloud
Career Development
Progression may include AAT Levels 2–4 and further study towards ACCA or CIMA.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
