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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 29,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Accounts Assistant

S9, Sheffield 

£28,000 – Negotiable DOE

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm 

Looking for someone to start asap 

Job Purpose 

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail oriented Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a fast paced, innovative business, taking ownership of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing of customer invoices, supplier payments, account reconciliations and credit control, helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance function and supporting effective cash flow management. 

This role would suit an experienced finance professional who thrives in a high volume environment, possesses exceptional attention to detail and is confident managing multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities 

Manage the end to end Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger processes
	
Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in line with agreed schedules
	
Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, authorisation and allocation
	
Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments to the appropriate accounts
	
Reconcile customer and supplier accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly
	
Manage credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining strong customer relationships
	
Handle customer and supplier queries professionally and efficiently
	
Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs
	
Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and supporting documentation
	
Assist with bank reconciliations and cash allocation
	
Produce aged debtor and creditor reports for review by management
	
Support month-end processes, including ledger reconciliations and reporting
	
Work closely with operational and commercial teams to resolve invoicing, purchasing and account-related issues
	
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies within the finance function

Key Skills 

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
	
Experience working with high volumes of transactions
	
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
	
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
	
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
	
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

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