Junior Accounts Assistant

Gillingham Permanent £25,000 - £27,000 per year View Job Description
To provide effective accounts receivable support by processing and reconciling customer transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, resolving payment queries and discrepancies, and supporting debtor management, reporting, and finance administration activities to ensure the integrity of the organisation's financial data
  • Accounting and Finance - Commerce and Industry
  • Opportunity to work in a successful retail industry sector

About Our Client

A successful and expanding organisation in the Retail sector you are expanding their finance department.

Job Description

  • Process customer payments, refunds, credit notes, and related financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner
  • Reconcile accounts receivable records, ensuring all transactions are correctly posted and allocated
  • Monitor and investigate payment discrepancies, over-payments, and unidentified receipts
  • Maintain and update financial logs, ledgers, and tracking spreadsheets
  • Manage and respond to queries via shared finance inboxes, ensuring prompt and professional communication
  • Liaise with internal departments, customers, and third parties to resolve outstanding issues
  • Support the administration of trade debtor accounts and assist with debt recovery processes where required
  • Prepare routine reports including aged debt analysis, reconciliation summaries, and month-end reporting
  • Assist with external monthly audit requirements by ensuring documentation and records are accurate and up to date
  • Support the finance team with general administrative and reconciliation duties
  • Understanding Movements between Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable to ensure that ledgers are maintained.


The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

  • A strong understanding of sales ledger management and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Clear and effective communication abilities, both written and verbal.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
  • Experience in the retail industry or a similar sector is preferred.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • A permanent role within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • An opportunity to grow and develop within the accounting and finance department.
  • Hybrid Work Available



If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to a growing retail company in Gillingham apply today to take the next step in your career as a Accounts Assistant

Contact
Ewan Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7040344
Phone number
+44 162 260 4531

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Receivable
Sector
Business Services
Location
Gillingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ewan Quinn
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4531
Job reference
JN-062026-7040344