The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within accounting and finance, gaining exposure across both purchase ledger and sales ledger functions, while supporting the wider finance team with key accounting and reporting activities.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, maintaining strong financial controls and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and address any outstanding issues.

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

• Allocate customer payments and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Release customer orders in line with agreed credit procedures.
• Generate and issue invoices, credit notes, customer statements and payment reminders.
• Support credit control activities to minimise outstanding debt.
• Respond to customer account queries in a professional and timely manner.

Cash & Banking

• Process and reconcile daily banking transactions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and support financing reconciliations where applicable.
• Assist with monitoring cash flow and reporting requirements.
• Ensure cash records are maintained accurately and up to date.

Financial Accounting Support

• Prepare and post journals as required.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
• Support the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with routine financial analysis and reporting.

Month-End & Year-End Activities

• Support month-end close processes and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for review.
• Assist with audit requests and information gathering during year-end processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and related reconciliations where required.

Administration & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain organised finance records, files and documentation.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis to support business decision-making.
• Contribute ideas for improving processes and efficiencies within the finance function.
• Provide general administrative and finance support as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Be organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Be comfortable working with financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Have a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in finance and accounting.
• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or administrative environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• A varied and hands-on finance role.
• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Clear progression pathways for ambitious individuals looking to build a career within finance.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.