Accounts Assistant

This position provides a crucial accounting service, ensuring accurate and timely management of payments, invoices, and expenses through the Purchase Ledger. The role requires diligent cash management, accurate raising of sales ledger invoices, and efficient recovery of Aged Debtors. The post holder will support the Finance Team, ensuring month-end deadlines are met, queries are resolved professionally, and financial information is provided for the smooth running of company finances.

Who this job would suit

This role would suit a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in finance or accounting, particularly in purchase ledger and credit control. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced office environment, have excellent organisational skills, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Pursue outstanding invoices and manage debt recovery.
• Maintain and manage the purchase ledger to meet payment deadlines.
• Ensure suppliers are paid according to agreed terms and best practice.
• Investigate and resolve purchase ledger queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and accounts.
• Oversee the monthly closure of the purchase ledger, including reporting on aged creditors.
• Prepare and process payments through the banking system (e.g., HSBC).
• Complete subcontractor tax returns.
• Ensure supplier invoices are promptly scanned and managed.
• Handle sales invoices, receipt allocation, and aged debtor collection.
• Log weekly timesheets and meet reporting deadlines.
• Support cashflow forecasting and provide customer/supplier credit checks.
• Perform bank reconciliations and enter journals into accounting software (e.g., Sage).
• Assist in preparing management accounts and completing month-end reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Full-time, office-based role with career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Supportive team environment with regular training opportunities
• + Many more

Salary

Upto £28,000 dependent on experience

Working hours are Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12 noon, 37 hours a week.

If you would like further information, please contact Samantha at Employment Solutions on 0161 416 6366, or email your CV to samantha@emp-sol.com