About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy three-person accounts team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid accounting experience who enjoys variety and wants to develop their skills in a dynamic office environment.
Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities
You will support all areas of the accounts function, including:
Purchase Ledger
Process invoices using Sage and handle supplier queries
Liaise with suppliers accounts teams by phone and email
Run supplier payment batches (twice monthly) and check statements
Daily Banking
Record remittance advices in company cash books
Process bank transactions in Sage and reconcile accounts
Update monthly cash flow forecasts with actuals
Sales Ledger
Prepare and dispatch invoices via Tesseract and relevant portals
Resolve invoice queries efficiently
Expenses & Timesheets
Verify expense claims and process through Sage
Check and process staff timesheets, ensuring accuracy and authorization
Credit Control
Assess creditworthiness of new and existing clients
Chase outstanding debts and liaise with management on collection plans
General & Ad Hoc Duties
Maintain filing and documentation
Provide holiday cover for payroll and sales invoicing
Assist with other accounts or administrative duties as required
What Were Looking For
Proven experience in an accounting role
Experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting software)
Some payroll experience preferred
A flexible, proactive team player who enjoys a small office environment
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Why Join Us?
Work in a supportive, small team with varied responsibilities
Opportunity to develop accounting and finance skills across multiple areas
Friendly and professional office environment
If you are a motivated accounts professional who thrives in a hands-on role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a growing team where your contributions make a real impact.
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