Proactive Personnel are seeking an Accounts Assistant for their client in the Ellesmere Port area on a temporary contract Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day support within the Purchase Ledger function, including processing supplier invoices and resolving invoice queries or discrepancies. Assist with the preparation and submission of bank payments to suppliers and third parties. Liaise with the Stores team and other departments across the business to investigate and resolve Accounts Payable and expense-related queries. Maintain accurate supplier master data and nominal ledger records within Sage. Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required. Skills and Experience Previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable or finance support role. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience working in a role that interacts with multiple departments across a business. Comfortable communicating with external suppliers and stakeholders. Highly motivated with strong attention to detail. Process-driven with a focus on compliance and accuracy. Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. Forward-thinking with a positive attitude towards change. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience using Sage accounting software is desirable. ..... full job details .....