Accounts Assistant

• Location: To be confirmed
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Working Hours: 8:15am - 4:45pm, Mon - Fri
• Salary: To be discussed

The successful candidate will also assist with credit control by posting cash receipts for both trade and pre-paid accounts.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Handle general email enquiries such as copy invoice/statement requests.
• Set up new customer accounts and manage monthly statement/weekly debt chase runs.
• Post daily BACS transactions and release held orders in line with delivery requirements.
• Support the credit control team with the management of key customer accounts.
• Conduct aged debtors’ analysis and follow up actions.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Credit Manager as required by the department.
• Perform various administrative duties and cover the Purchase Ledger department when needed.
• Assist with bank reconciliation tasks and support other areas of finance as necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
• Good understanding of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions.
• Credit control experience is preferred but not essential.
• Solid data entry skills with high levels of attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Confident Microsoft Office user, including Word and Excel.
• Initiative to perform tasks without being asked and to bring new ideas to improve team processes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and bookkeeping.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.