Accounts Assistant
S9, Sheffield
£28,000 – Negotiable DOE
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Looking for someone to start asap
Job Purpose
Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail oriented Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a fast paced, innovative business, taking ownership of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing of customer invoices, supplier payments, account reconciliations and credit control, helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance function and supporting effective cash flow management.
This role would suit an experienced finance professional who thrives in a high volume environment, possesses exceptional attention to detail and is confident managing multiple priorities.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the end to end Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger processes
Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in line with agreed schedules
Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, authorisation and allocation
Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments to the appropriate accounts
Reconcile customer and supplier accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly
Manage credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining strong customer relationships
Handle customer and supplier queries professionally and efficiently
Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs
Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and supporting documentation
Assist with bank reconciliations and cash allocation
Produce aged debtor and creditor reports for review by management
Support month-end processes, including ledger reconciliations and reporting
Work closely with operational and commercial teams to resolve invoicing, purchasing and account-related issues
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies within the finance function
Key Skills
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
Experience working with high volumes of transactions
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
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