Sharp Consultancy are supporting an established business in Bradford to recruit a temporary Accounts Assistant who will be predominately managing the Credit Control and Sales Ledger.
The Role
This is a hands‑on role supporting the finance department. You’ll play a key part in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role will be for 4 months initially with a possibility of being extended further.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the end‑to‑end credit control process
* Ensure customers pay within agreed terms
* Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and their accounts teams
* Resolve queries related to sales invoices
* Handle large accounts and daily problem‑solving
* Complete sales invoice and statement reconciliations
* Produce weekly credit control reports
Additional Duties
* Allocate cash receipts
* Raise sales invoices
* Assist with month‑end reconciliations
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* GCSE English & Maths
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Strong attention to detail
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent planning and organisation
* Ability to interact professionally at all levels
Desirable
* AAT qualification
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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