Accounts Assistant

A well‑established organisation is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis, with a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right person. The position is ideal for someone experienced in purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations, who can quickly integrate into a busy finance environment and maintain high levels of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices with correct coding, approvals, and PO matching.
• Maintain supplier accounts and resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Prepare supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Raise customer invoices.
• Allocate customer payments accurately.
• Monitor aged debt and support credit control activity.
• Maintain customer account records and assist with query resolution.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Investigate reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Confident using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Good Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.