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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Accounts Assistant will support the day to day running of the finance function, with credit control as a critical and priority responsibility. The role is key to maintaining strong cashflow through proactive debtor management, whilst also assisting with purchase ledger, bank processing, and month end activities.
  
 Job Description: 
  
 Credit Control (Critical Priority)
  
As the Accounts Assistant you will take full ownership of the sales ledger and debtor position 
Proactively chase overdue debts by phone and email in line with agreed credit terms 
As the Accounts Assistant you will build and maintain strong working relationships with customers to ensure timely payment 
Resolve payment queries efficiently, liaising with sales, operations, and senior finance staff where required 
As the Accounts Assistant you will monitor credit limits and highlight any risks or deteriorating payment trends 
As the Accounts Assistant prepare weekly debtor reports, highlighting aged debt, high‑risk accounts, and actions taken 
Support cashflow forecasting by providing accurate and timely debtor information 
Prepare, send, notify and follow up on project-based and recurring invoices.  Accounts & Finance Support
  
As the Accounts Assistant you will assist with bank reconciliations 
Support month‑end processes, including accruals and ledger reviews 
As the Accounts Assistant you will maintain accurate finance records and filing in line with internal controls  General
  
Respond to internal and external finance queries professionally 
Support audit requests and documentation as required 
Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls within the finance function 
Carry out ad‑hoc finance tasks as requested by the Head of Finance / Financial Controller  Candidate Requirements:  
  
 Essential
  
Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role 
Strong credit control experience with a proven ability to reduce debtor days 
Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt by phone and email 
High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload 
Good Excel skills (formulas, v-look ups) and experience using accounting systems / ERPs  Desirable
  
Experience in a manufacturing or project based business 
Exposure to multi company or group environments 
AAT qualification or studying towards AAT  This role is commutable from: Keele, Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Stone, Crewe, Alsager, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas
  
 This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Accounts Assistant, Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Finance Assistant or similar
  
 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
 Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum

 Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire regions

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