Accounts Assistant

Are you an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business seeking a proactive finance professional to join their friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a varied accounts role who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial administration and excellent customer service.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the smooth operation of purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Processing customer and supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
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• Maintaining purchase and sales ledger records
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• Collecting monthly direct debit payments
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• Allocating customer receipts and reconciling accounts
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• Preparing supplier payment runs
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• Managing credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue payments
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• Maintaining accurate customer and supplier account records
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• Supporting month-end processes and the preparation of management accounts
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• Processing financial data using the company's accounting system
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• Managing the finance inbox and responding to customer and supplier enquiries
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• Liaising with internal departments to resolve account queries
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• Providing general administrative support to the finance team
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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

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• A minimum of 2 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
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• Experience working across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
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• Strong attention to detail and excellent accuracy
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• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads
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• Excellent numerical and problem-solving abilities
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• Confident written and verbal communication skills
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• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
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• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
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• A proactive, flexible and customer-focused approach
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• The ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion
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What's on Offer

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• Permanent, full-time opportunity
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Opportunity to develop your finance career within a growing business
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