Accounts Assistant; Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger

Sharp Consultancy are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join a finance team in Bridlington
. This role will primarily focus on the management of the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions
, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining excellent relationships with customers and suppliers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records.

• Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all sales invoices are matched to supporting documentation.
• Allocating customer receipts and reconciling accounts.
• Monitoring outstanding debts and chasing overdue payments.
• Producing aged debtor reports and supporting credit control activities.
• Resolving customer invoice and account queries.
• Maintaining accurate customer account records.

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Coding and posting invoices to the accounting system.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payment runs.
• Managing supplier account queries and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Ensuring invoices are authorised in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records.

• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with month‑end procedures and reporting.
• Supporting VAT return preparation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assisting with audit requests and financial documentation.
• Producing reports and spreadsheets as required by management.
• Providing administrative support to the Finance Manager.

• Previous experience in a Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience using accounting software.

• Hourly rate equivalent to £27,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Free onsite parking.