Fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading and successful three-generational family-run business. Operating across the horticultural manufacturing sector, they have a proud heritage and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and quality. Spread across multiple production sites in Yorkshire, they are regarded as one of the most reputable businesses in their market, boasting an impressive client base across varied channels.
As they enter an exciting period of strategic transformation and change, they have a new opportunity for a for an Accounts Assistant to take responsibility for Sales and Purchase Ledger duties.
They pride themselves in having an excellent and supportive culture and working environment, which is reflected in their high staff retention levels. You will be based full-time at their impressive headquarters between York & Harrogate, easily accessible near junction 47 of the A1, and within reach from the local train station.
Your Remit:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will carry out a caried role across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control. Specifically, this will include…
* Maintain and update customer finance-related master data with precision
* Process new customer accounts and manage credit applications
* Ensure timely invoicing of all deliveries and raise ad-hoc service invoices or credits as needed
* Communicate with customers via phone, email, or letter to collect overdue debts
* Issue statements, dunning letters, and reports to facilitate debt collection
* Post electronic, credit card, cheque, and cash receipts to ensure accurate customer debt records
* Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
* Process customer credit applications accurately and liaise with directors when necessary.
* Manage credit limits to minimize exposure to bad debt
* Maintain supplier finance-related master data, including payment terms, within the SAP system
* Process domestic and European purchase invoices and credits, ensuring accuracy in quantities, prices, and purchase orders.
* Address purchase ledger inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies efficiently.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in sales and purchase ledger or a similar finance role
* Strong understanding of credit control processes and financial systems
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management
* Excellent communication skills to liaise with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
* Hands-on pragmatic approach, aligned with the family-orientated culture.
What’s on Offer:
* Starting salary of c£30,000
* Profit related bonus.
* Health Cash plan
* Pension Contributions.
* Free on-site parking.
* Early Friday Finish.
* Generous holiday allowance
* Based between York & Harrogate, they are conveniently located near J47 of the A1 and walking distance to a local train station.
* A genuine opportunity for you to make a significant impact with a successful and growing business.
Next Steps:
* Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience
Salary description
£29000.00 - £31000.00 per year