Sales Ledger Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Part-time or Full-time
• Location: Kingston upon Thames KT1
• Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 pro rata

My client is seeking a part time Sales Ledger Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial information to the senior management team. This role involves a range of financial duties, including data entry, management accounts, and ad hoc financial tasks.

• Form an effective link between the finance department and other business areas.
• Assist the Financial Controller in creating, implementing, reviewing, and improving systems and financial/administrative processes.
• Take ownership of the accuracy and completeness of financial data entry.
• Enter data within Salesforce for sales invoice creation and utilise Xero for sales ledger reporting.
• Interact with the Commercial team to resolve invoicing requirements and updates.
• Monitor and maintain the tidiness of Accounts Receivable ledgers, resolving any issues identified.
• Provide support to the purchase ledger function as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit and tax work.
• Contribute to general accounting, reporting, and compliance with internal controls.
• Engage in ad hoc reporting, project work, and sales/cost analysis and reviews.

• Practical experience with Xero accounting software is desirable, with experience in additional financial packages being beneficial.
• Exposure to a multi-currency operating environment is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Finance department.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work accurately on own initiative.
• Clear communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver on time.
• Comfortable working in a small team environment.

• Team-focused and customer-focused.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and expand the job role.

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