Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our busy Finance team. This is a varied role supporting both the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while providing excellent internal and external customer service.

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes, ensuring they are checked, coded and entered accurately into the accounting system.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Maintain the general Accounts email inbox.
• Respond to and resolve supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card claims.
• Monitor aged payables and assist with payment queries.
• Process and reconcile store petty cash.

• Complete daily banking procedures and import accurate information into the finance system.
• Allocate store cash banking to the correct ledger accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies on store sales ledger accounts.
• Allocate and reconcile store petty cash under-bankings.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role.
• Experience with in a retail head office environment would be advantageous.
• Experience processing high volumes of purchase invoices.
• Strong supplier statement reconciliation skills.
• Good understanding of Sales Ledger processes and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to deal with supplier queries.
• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider Finance team.
• An AAT qualification, or studying towards AAT, would be advantageous but is not essential.

• The opportunity to join an employee-owned business where employees share in the company's long-term success.
• Be part of a growing retailer with over 200 stores nationwide and ambitious expansion plans.
• A supportive, flat organisational structure with direct access to senior management.
• Exposure to both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger, providing a varied and rewarding role.
• The opportunity to develop a broad understanding of retail finance within a fast-paced environment.
• Close collaboration with colleagues across Finance, Retail, Property, Buying and Operations.
• The chance to take ownership of your work and make a real impact.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Staff discount.
• Company pension scheme through NEST.