Sheridan Maine are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Weymouth, who are seeking an Accounts Assistant / Accounts Payable. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming team within a well-established organisation offering stability and a positive working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Code and match invoices to purchase orders, ensuring correct nominal allocation.
* Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis and resolve any discrepancies.
* Post payments onto the finance system and produce month-end creditor listings.
* Produce weekly payment runs for both entities.
* Ensure all Purchase Ledger tasks are completed to monthly deadlines.
* Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger, including issuing invoices and credit notes.
* Manage petty cash and cash floats, including monthly reconciliations and posting approved claims.
* Track and resolve unallocated payments/receipts and other cash transaction queries.
* Handle internal and external invoice-related queries.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Confidence working in a fast-paced finance environment.
* This role is ideal for someone with finance or purchase ledger experience, or if you’re looking to start your career in accounting.
* Excellent communication, administrative, and organisational abilities.
* Knowledge of all aspects of purchase ledger, including reconciling supplier statements (for experienced candidates).
* Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Fast and accurate data entry with the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
An excellent benefits package is on offer with this position.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Mandy Marsh for more details.
Sheridan Maine, specialising in accountancy & finance recruitment across the South Coast, placing talented professionals in permanent, interim, and contract roles across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
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 five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.