Account Assistant
Location: Royston
Salary: £14-17ph - 10-14 hours per week - Temp to Perm
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our finance operations on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility across 2 or 3 days per week and is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in both sales and purchase ledger functions.
You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.
Key Responsibilities for an Accounts Assistant
Sales Ledger
Process daily BACS receipts and cheques
Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts, liaising with customers
Generate and issue invoices
Raise credit notes and request refunds
Handle customer queries professionally and efficiently Purchase Ledger
Process supplier invoices and staff expenses
Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice or payment queries
Enter and allocate supplier payments
Reconcile supplier balances Credit Control
Monitor and manage aged debtor balances
Meet agreed KPIs for credit control
Open new customer credit accounts and review credit limits
Identify and flag high-risk customers Month-End Duties for an Account Assistant would include;
Assist with account reconciliations and reporting
Support payroll processes in coordination with a third-party accountant We're looking for an Accounts Assistant with;
Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner
Ability to juggle and prioritise a varied workload
Proven experience in both sales and purchase ledger
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
No formal qualifications required, but practical experience is essential