Adam Houghton
Wigan,UK
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing, reconciliations and general financial administration. Skilled in managing customer and supplier accounts, producing accurate financial documents, and supporting smooth month-end processes. Currently completing AAT Level 2 and progressing toward AAT Level 4. Strong communicator with excellent organisation and accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Assistant
Grant Store Ltd
2024.05 - 2026.04
- Produce accurate sales invoices and allocate incoming payments promptly.
- Monitor outstanding balances and chase overdue payments to maintain cash flow.
- Process customer card payments securely.
- Prepare detailed aged debtor reports for management.
- Process supplier invoices, matching them against POs and receipts.
- Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve discrepancies prior to payment runs.
- Contact suppliers at month end to arrange and process payments.
- Record and categorise company credit card transactions, ensuring receipts are collected.
- Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with GDPR.
- Update CRM and accounting systems to ensure consistency across departments.
- Raise purchase orders and receipt delivered materials for accurate stock tracking.
Solar PV Administrator
Grant Store Ltd
2023.06 - 2024.05
- Coordinated surveys and installation appointments.
- Delivered high-quality customer service via phone and email.
- Submitted DNO applications and ensured regulatory compliance.
Production Operative
TigerPak Ltd
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Supported warehouse operations, maintained stock organisation, and prepared deliveries.
Office Administrator
The Wigan Beer Company
2021.05 - 2021.12
- Handled customer orders, managed documentation, and supported the outbound sales team.
Education
GCSEs -
Dean Trust Rose Bridge High School
AAT Level 2 -
Certificate in Accounting
Skills
- Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Xero Accounting Software
- Purchase & sales ledger
- Invoice processing
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- CRM & stock systems
- Credit control
- Payment processing
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Highly organised
- Adaptable and quick learner
- Customer/client relationship building
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Grant Store Ltd
2024.05 - 2026.04
Solar PV Administrator
Grant Store Ltd
2023.06 - 2024.05
Production Operative
TigerPak Ltd
2022.06 - 2023.06
Office Administrator
The Wigan Beer Company
2021.05 - 2021.12
GCSEs -
Dean Trust Rose Bridge High School
AAT Level 2 -
Certificate in Accounting