Type: Full-time, permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based
The Opportunity
A long-established and growing business is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team in a full-time, office-based role.
This is a broad transactional finance position with a strong focus on sales ledger, invoicing and account reconciliation. It would suit someone who enjoys detail, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable working in a busy environment where things move quickly.
The successful person will support the day-to-day running of customer invoicing and cash allocation, while also helping with reconciliations, query resolution and wider finance administration.
Key Responsibilities
* Raising customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner
* Processing credit notes and invoice adjustments where required
* Maintaining accurate customer account records and ensuring data is kept up to date
* Investigating and resolving invoice or account queries with customers and internal teams
* Posting and allocating incoming payments
* Reconciling customer accounts and assisting with cashbook reconciliations
* Supporting reconciliation of revenue and related cost lines
* Checking, processing and filing supporting documentation
* Ensuring relevant invoice back-up is issued where needed
* Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining master data
* Assisting with daily and month-end reporting
* Supporting year-end and audit information requests
* Providing general support across the finance team, including cover for colleagues where needed
About You
* Previous experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable or finance assistant role
* Confident working in a busy, high-volume environment
* Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
* Comfortable using finance systems and Excel
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload
* Positive, reliable and happy to work as part of a wider team
* An interest in accountancy or finance development would be beneficial, though not essential
What They’re Looking For
They are keen to find someone organised, dependable and personable, with a practical approach and a willingness to get stuck in. This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team and takes real pride in keeping things accurate and running smoothly
Salary description
£25000.00 - £28000.00 per year