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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colwick, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Accounts Assistant

NG2, Nottingham

£28,000 - £30,000

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm / 4:00pm finish on a Friday

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Role Purpose

We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team. This is a varied role that offers exposure to all aspects of the finance function, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department while working closely with colleagues across the wider business.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities. Previous experience within a busy accounts environment is essential.

Role Responsibilities

  * Allocate incoming customer payments and reconcile cash receipts accurately.

  * Manage credit control activities, including chasing outstanding debts and maintaining positive customer relationships.

  * Monitor client credit limits, review account exposure and assist with forecasting.

  * Reconcile and process company credit card statements, ensuring expenditure is accurately recorded.

  * Prepare and produce intermediary financial reports for management.

  * Complete monthly CIS returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.

  * Prepare and process month-end accruals

  * Maintain the sales ledger, raising invoices, processing credit notes and resolving customer account queries.

  * Carry out compliance checks and support internal control procedures.

  * Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.

  * Support the preparation of information required for external audits.

  * Offer day-to-day finance and administrative support to the wider accounts team.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  * Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role

  * Strong working knowledge of sales ledger and credit control

  * Experience with cash allocations

  * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  * Strong organisational and time management skills

  * Confident using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

  * Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

  * Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach

  * Experience of sage 50 accounts

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