We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our internal finance team. Supporting a group of 13 companies—including some dormant entities—you’ll play a key role in streamlining financial operations, improving processes, and maintaining accurate records. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative team, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume finance environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Billing & Sales Ledger
* Raise customer invoices across various platforms.
* Review client contracts to ensure accurate billing terms are applied.
* Liaise with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support accurate revenue recognition.
* Manage monthly billing cycles, reconciliations, and reporting.
Bank & Transaction Management
* Process and reconcile high-volume bank transactions.
* Ensure accurate posting and allocation of payments.
* Investigate and resolve unreconciled items in collaboration with internal departments.
Customer Interaction & Credit Control
* Respond to customer billing queries professionally and clearly.
* Perform credit control duties to minimise outstanding balances.
* Maintain a service-focused approach with both internal and external stakeholders.
Data Cleansing & Housekeeping
* Support data cleansing projects across ledgers.
* Assist with reconciling historical financial issues across multiple entities.
* Maintain well-organised and accurate financial records.
We’d Like to Hear from Someone That
* Has a solid understanding of double-entry accounting.
* Brings experience in high-volume transactional finance, including billing, reconciliations, and ledger management.
* Is proficient in Excel, including formulas, lookups, SUMIFs, and pivot tables.
* Has excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
* Communicates confidently and professionally across teams.
* Can manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Ideally has experience working across multiple entities or within a group structure.
* Has working knowledge of systems like Sage 50, Xero, or Sage Accounting.
What’s next?
Our recruitment team will be in touch for an initial screening call if your application is shortlisted. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.
What We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Awards
* Long Service Recognition
* Spectrum life
* Annual Pay Review
* Employee Referral
£27,000 - £30,000 | Mon – Friday | 9:00 – 17:30 | Full Time | Hybrid | Permanent | Otley
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