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As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This is a varied role involving purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, credit notes, and general finance administration.
Key responsibilities include:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Matching invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation
Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate supplier accounts
Assisting with weekly payment runs and month-end processes
Managing supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
Raising customer invoices and credit notes as required
Allocating customer receipts and processing incoming payments
Reconciling customer accounts and monitoring outstanding balances
Completing bank reconciliations and resolving unreconciled items
Assisting with cash allocations and monitoring customer receipts
Maintaining accurate digital records
Supporting the wider business with ad hoc administrative tasks when required.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working within a finance or accounts environment and be confident managing both purchase and sales ledger activities.You will also have:

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
Knowledge of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to handle confidential information professionally
GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
What you'll get in return

Competitive salary
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Valuable experience within a busy finance team
Supportive working environment
Opportunity to develop your accounting and finance skills

What you need to do now

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