Marks Sattin are currently working with a Wakefield based haulage company for the role of Accounts Assistant.

This role will be responsible for the transactional duties for a sub £10 Million turnover business, on a full-time basis (37.5 hours).

Accounts Assistant will manage the financial transactions and records of the business. The primary focus will be on overseeing the sales and purchase Ledger, bank transactions, credit control, and reconciliation of supplier accounts.

Candidates must have prior experience working in standalone positions, with experience of full Sales/Purchase ledger management.

For this role, they will pay up to £30,000. They can also consider a candidate on a part time basis (4 days a week).

Job responsibilities include:

• Sales and Purchase Ledger Management:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales and purchase transactions.
• Process and reconcile invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Control and monitor bank transactions, including receipts and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Credit Control
• Implement and maintain all credit control procedures.
• Monitor customer accounts, chase outstanding payments, and manage credit limits
• Reconciliation of Supplier Accounts
• Conduct regular reconciliation of supplier accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Resolve discrepancies and address issues with suppliers in a timely manner.
• Handle and process foreign currency transactions.
• Maintain awareness of exchange rates and minimize associated risks.
• Take control of the flow of sales and purchase invoices from external operational systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.
• Produce cost and sales reports for management using relevant financial systems.
• Provide insights and analysis to support decision-making.

Person specification

• Proficient in Excel and Sage Line 50
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Knowledge of the transport and logistics industry is desirable.

If this could be of interest, please apply or contact Cameron.Walsh@markssattin.com