Assistant Commercial Accountant (Hybrid/Office)

Assistant Accountant St Helens | Up to £30K - £40K | Fully Office Based | Bonus up to 20%

I'm currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a small, close-knit finance team based in St Helens.
This is a genuinely varied role and would suit someone who enjoys having a broad remit rather than being restricted to one area of finance. Alongside responsibility for purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control, you'll support with payroll, reporting, audit preparation, purchasing and wider operational duties.

The business is looking for someone who is versatile, happy to get involved across the finance function and, importantly, looking for a long-term opportunity where they can really become part of the team.

Coding and processing purchase invoices
Managing credit control
Collating and arranging weekly creditor payments
Resolving supplier discrepancies and chasing credit notes
Supporting weekly payroll administration, including holidays and sickness
Assisting with annual audit preparation
Arranging import and export documentation, including transport, commercial invoices, packing lists and clearance documents
Carrying out credit checks in the Management Accountant's absence
Supporting supplier and service contract negotiations, including waste management, confidential waste, drinking water and cleaning

Previous experience within a varied finance/accounts position
Strong purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control experience
Comfortable working within a smaller finance team where everyone gets involved
Someone looking for stability and a long-term opportunity

Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
~ Bonus scheme up to 20%
~25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
~ Full-time, permanent position
~ Fully office based in St Helens
~ Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
~ This would be a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of working within a smaller team and wants a role they can really make their own over the long term.

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