Accounts assistant
other jobs Adele Carr Recruitment
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- England,North West,Merseyside,Liverpool
- Full Time, Temporary
- £26,500 - £28,500 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionWe’re looking for a reliable and organised Temporary Accounts Assistant to provide cover within our finance team in our Liverpool HQ. The role will support the day-to-day running of the purchase and sales ledgers, assist with month-end processes, and provide general administrative support to the business.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
? Process weekly purchase invoices and post them accurately to Sage.
? Prepare and distribute weekly creditors reports.
? Reconcile supplier statements.
? Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
? Chase missing invoices and maintain an accurate and tidy purchase ledger.
Sales Ledger
? Prepare, post and issue monthly sales invoices to venues and customers.
? Chase outstanding debts and manage debtor collections.
? Reconcile customer accounts and maintain an accurate sales ledger.
Reporting & Month-End
? Produce and distribute daily sales reports to the business.
? Post month-end prepayment journals.
? Review ticketing data and post direct cost journals for management reporting and analysis.
? Assist with month-end reconciliations and reporting activities.
General Administration
? Provide ad-hoc office and administrative support as required.
? Assist with finance-related projects and process improvements where appropriate.
Skills & Experience
Essential Experience
? Previous experience in an accounts, bookkeeping, or finance administration role.
? Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas and data analysis.
? Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
? Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
? Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Experience
? AAT qualification (or studying towards AAT).
? Experience using Sage accounting software.
? Experience working with purchase and sales ledgers.
? Experience supporting month-end accounting processes.
Contract Details
? Full training provided on the job
? 4 day working week - Tuesday - Friday, with 3 days based in the Liverpool office Tuesday - Thursday
? Salary: £28,250 per annum (pro rata)
? Contract: Fixed-term, 3 months
? Post is available from 01/08/2026 - 31/10/2026
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
? Process weekly purchase invoices and post them accurately to Sage.
? Prepare and distribute weekly creditors reports.
? Reconcile supplier statements.
? Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
? Chase missing invoices and maintain an accurate and tidy purchase ledger.
Sales Ledger
? Prepare, post and issue monthly sales invoices to venues and customers.
? Chase outstanding debts and manage debtor collections.
? Reconcile customer accounts and maintain an accurate sales ledger.
Reporting & Month-End
? Produce and distribute daily sales reports to the business.
? Post month-end prepayment journals.
? Review ticketing data and post direct cost journals for management reporting and analysis.
? Assist with month-end reconciliations and reporting activities.
General Administration
? Provide ad-hoc office and administrative support as required.
? Assist with finance-related projects and process improvements where appropriate.
Skills & Experience
Essential Experience
? Previous experience in an accounts, bookkeeping, or finance administration role.
? Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas and data analysis.
? Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
? Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
? Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Experience
? AAT qualification (or studying towards AAT).
? Experience using Sage accounting software.
? Experience working with purchase and sales ledgers.
? Experience supporting month-end accounting processes.
Contract Details
? Full training provided on the job
? 4 day working week - Tuesday - Friday, with 3 days based in the Liverpool office Tuesday - Thursday
? Salary: £28,250 per annum (pro rata)
? Contract: Fixed-term, 3 months
? Post is available from 01/08/2026 - 31/10/2026
Job number 3945063
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Company Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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