Accounts Assistant

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Finance function by managing day‑to‑day accounting activities across the purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash management processes. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data, supporting efficient financial operations and month‑end reporting.

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving any discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts and ensure statements are reconciled regularly.
• Prepare and process weekly/monthly supplier payment runs.
• Respond to supplier queries and maintain strong relationships.

Sales Ledger

• Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with company policies.
• Ensure customer accounts are maintained accurately and kept up to date.
• Monitor outstanding balances and support credit control activities where required.
• Allocate customer receipts and resolve misallocations or invoice disputes.

Cash & Bank

• Perform daily cash and bank reconciliations across all accounts.
• Monitor cash movements and post relevant journals.
• Assist with petty cash and expense claims, ensuring compliance with internal policies.

General Finance Support

• Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reconciliations.
• Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Contribute to process improvements across the finance function

Skills & Experience

• Experience in an accounts assistant role or similar finance position.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash reconciliation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Proficient with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, Netsuite, or similar) and MS Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.

Desirable

• Working toward or interested in AAT or similar accounting qualification.
• Experience within manufacturing
• Knowledge of month-end processes and journal posting.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional approach, maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all work.