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Proactive Personnel are seeking an Accounts Assistant for their client on the Wirral area on a permanent contract Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client and work alongside the Head of Accounts. This is a hands‑on role requiring someone who is proactive, autonomous, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. You will manage the day‑to‑day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate recording of purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. Core Responsibilities • Record daily financial transactions and maintain the general ledger., • Reconcile bank statements and verify the accuracy of financial records., • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including issuing invoices and processing vendor payments., • Maintain organised financial documentation for compliance and auditing purposes., • Assist with multiple VAT returns., • Credit control., • General bookkeeping duties. Candidate Profile • Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping experience., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Confident communicator via phone and email., • Proficient in Excel and finance software (Profit 4 is used)., • Proactive, organised, and collaborative, with the ability to work independently., • Logical thinker with good problem‑solving skills. Key Systems Used • Profit 4 – for orders, stock, costings and supplier/customer records, • Microsoft Excel, • Microsoft Teams, • OneDrive

Are you an experienced bookkeeping professional seeking a new opportunity? Our client, a well established organisation in logistics and distribution industry is seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support the finance function with day‑to‑day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations. Location: Wirral Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience Type: Full‑time, on‑site Key Responsibilities Recording daily financial transactions and maintaining the general ledger Reconciling bank statements and ensuring accuracy in financial records Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable Issuing invoices and processing supplier payments Organising financial documentation for audit and compliance purposes Assisting with VAT returns Managing credit control tasks Providing support with general bookkeeping and wider finance duties as required Requirements Previous experience in bookkeeping Strong attention to detail and accuracy Confident communication skills across phone and email Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance software Proactive, organised approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Logical thinking and effective problem‑solving skills Additional Information You will be joining a supportive and long‑standing team where your contribution is valued. This role offers stability, responsibility, and opportunities for development within a thriving organisation. Additional benefits include a medical package and pension scheme. For more job opportunities and general updates from Adecco, please follow us on our new Facebook page: (url removed) Adecco aims to respond to all applicants, however, due to the large volume of applications we receive, this may not always be possible. Should you not receive a response within five working days, please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role, your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website