Assistant Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St. Helens, WA9 3GL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

Key responsibilities:

Coding and processing purchase invoices

Raising sales 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

Updating transport variance reporting

Supporting shop-floor reporting, including sickness hours, deliveries and transport cost savings

Booking in deliveries

Assisting with annual audit preparation

Arranging import and export documentation, including transport, commercial invoices, packing lists and clearance documents

Obtaining supplier quotes and supporting purchasing activity

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

What we're looking for:

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

Organised, versatile and confident managing a varied workload

Someone looking for stability and a long-term opportunity

Package:

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

Friday: 8:30am-2:30pm

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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