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.

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: ACCASS

• 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.