A growing and exciting group based in Darlington is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of finance-related duties.
Your new role
Purchase & sales ledger
Processing supplier invoices/reconciling statements
Processing sales invoices and customer contracts
Processing expenses
Following and using the Sage accounts system and contracts system
Management and resolution of queries
Bank reconciliations
Payments runs
Credit Control - proactively chasing aged and current debt via telephone and email
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role but not essential
Experience of Sage/Xero desirable
Proficient in Excel
The ability to adapt, multitask and work to deadlines
A self-starter with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
Positive working mentality
Studying towards an accountancy qualification or part/fully qualified - desirable but not essentialWhat you'll get in return
Salary based on experience
23 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
Potential for support if studying
Opportunity to join a fast-growing group with on-going career opportunities.
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Salary description
£26000.00 - £28000.00 per year