This role is ideal for someone with solid accounts experience, excellent attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to financial processes. The successful candidate will be a key part of a collaborative finance team, helping to manage day-to-day transactional accounting and supporting wider month-end and audit duties.
This is a full-time, office-based position offering variety and responsibility across both purchase and sales ledger tasks. Youll play a vital role in keeping the finance function running smoothly, working closely with colleagues across the business and helping to meet key deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain accurate records of customer and supplier accounts
* Handle double-entry bookkeeping and day-to-day transactional processing
* Process purchase ledger invoices and credit notes with attention to coding accuracy
* Raise and manage sales invoices; support with basic credit control duties
* Reconcile customer and supplier statements
* Chase overdue payments via phone and email to ensure aged debts remain within targets
* Process supplier payments and employee expenses
* Perform bank reconciliations and support balance sheet reconciliations
* Assist with VAT calculations and provide support for VAT submissions
* Help prepare documentation and respond to queries during audits
* Provide general support during month-end close
Requirements:
* 2+ years experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role
* Confident working across purchase and sales ledger functions
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc.)
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Positive, proactive attitude with a strong team spirit
* Experience with debt recovery or external collection teams is a bonus
* Comfortable working Monday-Friday from the office full-time
Whats on Offer:
* Competitive salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + an extra day off for your birthday
* Company profit share scheme
* Contributory pension plan
* Health cash plan and life assurance
* Friendly, supportive team culture
* Modern office environment with long-term development opportunities
About the Business:
A rapidly expanding organisation with a strong reputation in their sector. The team pride themselves on collaboration, high standards, and a people-first culture. As they continue to grow, theyre looking for someone to join their finance team who can hit the ground running, add value, and be part of their ongoing success.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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