Job Description

Resapol is a distributor of specialist building products. We work with all the leading UK manufacturers through our UK-wide network of branches. We offer a great brand name after 25 years in business.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our organisation. This position involves managing and administering day-to-day accounting activities, including both purchase and sales ledger functions.

Responsibilities

Manage purchase ledger activities, including processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, preparing payment runs, and resolving supplier queries. Assist the Sales Ledger Clerk with credit control activities, including monitoring customer accounts, chasing overdue payments, and completing related administrative tasks. Support other daily accounting functions. Provide telephone and email support to customers, suppliers, and branch colleagues. Cover other finance department roles when required. Perform general administrative duties (e.g., reception, post handling, document capture, scanning). Recommend process improvements for continuous efficiency. Ensure customer and supplier data is accurate and correctly recorded at first entry. Complete any other ad hoc tasks as directed by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

Experience in a busy customer-facing operational environment. Familiar with sales and purchase order management through invoicing and payment. Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel. Experienced in Sage accounting software. Bookkeeping qualification or equivalent experience. Risk analysis skills. Strong customer-facing and telephone skills. Highly organised and detail-oriented.
This role is office based Mon - Thurs 8-5, Fri 8-4.

If you are passionate about finance and possess the necessary skills to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply for the Accounts Assistant position today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Sage: 1 year (preferred)
Location:

Leigh WN7 3PT (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2025
Reference ID: ACCASS1