This well established and market leading business, based in near Warrington, is searching for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. Reporting to the management accountant this position will be responsible for the purchase ledger with the support of other members of the team

• Ensure that purchase invoices are accurately logged on a daily basis.
• Check all stock invoices against orders to ensure the stock and price details are accurate and liaise with purchasing to resolve queries.
• Post all invoices on to Nominal Ledger
• Processing of payments
• Deal with queries from suppliers regarding payments and ensure that accurate information is promptly obtained and given.
• Accurately post payments on to cash book and ledger as required.
• Prepare supplier payment file for input into banking system.
• Reconciling of supplier statements and deal with any discrepancies.
• Reconciliations of petty cash
• Bank reconciliations on a weekly basis.
• Monthly intercompany reconciliations
• Submission of weekly bank report 
• Submission of weekly reports to Sales.
• Preparing accruals for month end.
• Work flexibly as a full team member by covering for holidays and absence, by role re-allocation 

• Sound educational background with an aptitude for working with numbers.
• Computer literate and able to work with accountancy systems.
• Methodical and accurate
• Neat and tidy approach to work
• Able to work accurately under pressure to achieve deadlines.
• Polite and confident approach, able to speak to suppliers and internal staff to chase for and provide information in time for deadlines.
• Previous accounts payable experience essential, being able to use your initiative and have the ability to thrive in a routine but sometimes pressurised environment are essential.