Accounts Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a full or part-time basis.

This role would suit someone with a background in finance administration, sales ledger, invoicing, or credit control who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and providing excellent customer service.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support the smooth operation of billing, sales ledger and credit control activities within a fast-paced and growing organisation.

Key responsibilities to include:

• Preparing, validating and submitting weekly and monthly invoices.
• Processing invoices for customers, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Uploading invoices and claims to customer portals.
• Maintaining accurate sales ledger records using finance software.
• Allocating customer payments and remittances.
• Investigating underpayments, missing payments and invoice discrepancies.
• Producing and managing aged debt reports.
• Chasing outstanding payments and updating management on debtor accounts.
• Processing Direct Debit instructions and BACS payments.
• Liaising with customers and internal departments regarding invoice queries.
• Supporting cash flow reporting and general finance administration.
• Carrying out weekly banking activities.
• Providing departmental cover during periods of annual leave and sickness.
• Supporting continuous improvement of billing, reporting and credit control processes.
• Undertaking additional administrative duties as required.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Finance Administration or Accounts Administration, together with strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills.

Applicants should be confident using financial or accounting software and possess excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and use initiative. GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required, along with a fully checkable employment history and an Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Experience using Sage Accounts would be advantageous and applicants holding finance, administration or accountancy qualifications are encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience of invoicing portals, contract billing systems and high-volume billing environments

In return the company offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.75 - £14.50, a friendly and supportive working environment and the opportunity to play a key role within a growing and successful organisation.

If you are an organised and experienced finance professional looking for a varied role within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.