_{18th February, 2026}

Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger opportunity with a well-established, highly regarded, market leading £45m t/o manufacturing business based in St Helens. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager and based in a team of 2 Part time Ledger Clerks and 2 Credit Controllers, this is a full time Accounts Assistant role supporting the Assistant Finance Manager and Finance Manager, with a remit including:    

• To effectively carry out day to day accounting tasks (predominantly Accounts Payable).
• Processing purchase invoices, including price checking, statement checking and producing reports when required.
• Month end ledger closing.
• Supplier statement reconciliation.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve any queries.
• Daily cashflow analysis.
• Working to a high standard of accuracy and ensuring data is handled in the strictest confidence.
• Daily reconciliation of multi-currency bank accounts.
• Petty cash (income and expenditure).
• Record incoming and outgoing payments.
• Submitting reports to HMRC.  

Applicants will be experienced Accounts Assistants/Purchase Ledger with experience across most, if not all, of the bullet points above. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful business that is on track to grow to £60m in the next 1-2 years, in a role working in a friendly and collaborative team. Salary £26-27k, with benefits including Bonus, 20 days annual leave + Bank Hols, 3% pension and excellent prospects. There could also be AAT study support in time. Onsite parking. 8:00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday. Office based – No Hybrid working. Applicants must have full and indefinite eligibility to work in the UK (through being a UK citizen or having gained ILR) and should live within a sensible commute of Warrington. 
  
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