Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant

Who we are

Sim Trava was formed in 2005 by Simon and Tracy Vardy from the basement of their Altrincham home, and their first Costa Coffee store opened that same year on October 17th in Northwich, Cheshire. 

Fast forward to 2026 and we have grown to become the second largest Costa Coffee franchisee in the UK, with 81 stores, and no plans to slow down.

Accounts Assistant Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team in the WA15 area.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the Finance Manager and the wider finance function, covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, and reporting. You'll help ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, on time, and in line with company procedures, supporting strong financial control across the business.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of accounting processes and controls but will receive training across several areas of the department including a bespoke in-house system. This role would suit someone who is organised, accurate, confident working to deadlines and keen to work within a small but fast-paced finance environment.

You will be friendly and approachable as team culture is important and be self-motivated, with a positive outlook and a clear focus on accuracy, whilst naturally assessing your own performance and showing initiative.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or administrative role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confident using office systems
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Good numeracy skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and meet deadlines
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, customers and suppliers
• A proactive, flexible and team-focused approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

What you’ll do

• Support the purchase ledger process, including matching, checking, coding and processing supplier invoices through the document management system
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts within internal accounting systems
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies or invoice queries
• Monitor outstanding balances and support accounts payable
• Assist with payment runs, remittance advice preparation and related supplier administration
• Respond to finance queries from suppliers and support teams
• Match / reconcile cash receipts, including EFT, change orders and delivery aggregators
• Process and review company credit card transactions, receipts and supporting documentation
• Support month-end processes including journals and reconciliations
• Assist with general finance administration, including telephone enquiries and shared inbox management
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and ad hoc tasks as required

This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibility as necessary from time to time.

What we are offering,

£30,000 - £32,500 per annum, dependent on experience

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day on 3, 5 and 10-year anniversary

Life insurance

Costa Coffee discount card

Access to Sim Trava Rewards

Company laptop

Option to work from home 1 day per week (after successful completion of probation)