Accounts Assistant - Transactional in West Kirby

Accounts Assistant - Transactional in West Kirby

West Kirby Full-Time On-site
T. J. MORRIS LIMITED

About the Role

Job Overview

  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring the correct company, financial coding, VAT treatment and approvals.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts, investigating and resolving any differences.
  • Reconcile supplier statements, respond to queries and prepare accurate, authorised supplier payment runs.
  • Raise sales invoices and credit notes, allocate customer receipts and resolve unallocated payments and account differences.
  • Respond to customer queries and support the collection of overdue balances.
  • Record banking transactions, including receipts, payments and fees, and assist with bank reconciliations.
  • Calculate and post Group recharges and intercompany transactions, reconciling balances and resolving differences before month-end.
  • Complete month-end reconciliations, journals and supporting schedules within agreed deadlines.
  • Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documents and audit trails in line with Group policies, VAT requirements and internal controls.
  • Provide information to support financial reporting, reviews and audits.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the wider Finance team with other activities as required.

Package Description

Salary & Hours

  • Β£32,800 per annum
  • 37.50 hours per week
  • Based at our Liverpool Head Office

Employee Benefits

  • Contributable company pension scheme
  • 10% store discount at all our retail stores
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Long service recognition scheme
  • MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
    • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
    • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
    • Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • A minimum of three years' experience in a similar finance role.
  • Experience working across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions, Group recharges and reconciliations.
  • A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT and financial coding.
  • Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • A methodical and accurate approach, with good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Clear and professional communication skills when working with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
  • An AAT qualification, or current study towards one, would be an advantage.

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T. J. MORRIS LIMITED

Contact Details:

T. J. MORRIS LIMITED Recruitment Team