Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time
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• Salary: Please specify the salary range

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide essential accounts and administrative support to our rapidly growing business. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing a high volume of sales and purchase invoices, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting daily office operations. This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in finance and accounting who is eager to develop professionally within a dynamic environment.

• Input sales and purchase ledger invoices and credit notes daily using Sage Line 50.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries regarding invoices and Proof of Delivery (POD) requests.
• Create sales orders daily using Sage 50.
• Ensure prompt approval of purchase invoices.
• Process expense claim forms and credit card invoices to Sage 50.
• Carry out general office duties, including managing inbound queries by email and telephone.
• Assist the Finance team with finance-related activities and provide support for other team members in their absence.
• Help backfill finance functions during the implementation of Dynamics Business Central.

• Experience working within a Finance or Accounts team or office environment.
• Competency in all MS Office applications, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Familiarity with Sage 50 accounting system (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Ability to handle numerical data accurately and check the detail of invoices and other documents.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Organisational skills to manage regular tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, both written and verbal, with a confident telephone manner.
• Demonstrated interest in Finance and Accounting and a desire to develop professionally.

• Handling and processing up to 6,000 invoices per month.
• Managing up to 20 customer accounts and responding to all customer queries within 2 working days.
• Ensuring payments from customers are received within payment terms and processed timely.

• Opportunity to grow with a thriving business.
• Professional development in the field of Finance and Accounting.
• Supportive team environment that values hard work and initiative.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Please ensure to include your proficiency with relevant software and systems, as well as your ability to meet the outlined KPIs.