NG2, Nottingham
£28,000 - £30,000
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm / 4:00pm finish on a Friday
Looking for someone to start as soon as possible
Role Purpose
We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team. This is a varied role that offers exposure to all aspects of the finance function, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department while working closely with colleagues across the wider business.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities. Previous experience within a busy accounts environment is essential.
Role Responsibilities
* Allocate incoming customer payments and reconcile cash receipts accurately.
* Manage credit control activities, including chasing outstanding debts and maintaining positive customer relationships.
* Monitor client credit limits, review account exposure and assist with forecasting.
* Reconcile and process company credit card statements, ensuring expenditure is accurately recorded.
* Prepare and produce intermediary financial reports for management.
* Complete monthly CIS returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
* Prepare and process month-end accruals
* Maintain the sales ledger, raising invoices, processing credit notes and resolving customer account queries.
* Carry out compliance checks and support internal control procedures.
* Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
* Support the preparation of information required for external audits.
* Offer day-to-day finance and administrative support to the wider accounts team.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
* Strong working knowledge of sales ledger and credit control
* Experience with cash allocations
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Confident using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach
* Experience of sage 50 accounts
Salary description
£28000.00 - £30000.00 per year