Accounts Assistant

Location: Upper Edmonton

OA are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our client’s team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Our client is an established business operating within the manufacturing and packaging sector, supplying products to a varied customer base across the UK.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering both sales and purchase ledger, alongside general finance administration and some wider HR and administrative duties. You will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, helping to ensure accounts are kept accurate and queries are dealt with promptly.

Location:

Tottenham

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, office-based. 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: £30,000-£33,000 – depending on experience

Accounts Assistant Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays
Onsite parking
12-month fixed-term contract
Varied role covering both sales and purchase ledger
Opportunity to develop wider finance and administrative experience
Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day sales ledger, including raising customer invoices and allocating payments.
Monitor outstanding customer balances and proactively chase overdue payments.
Maintain accurate customer accounts and resolve sales ledger queries.
Complete regular sales ledger reconciliations.
Manage sales finance uploads and ensure financial records are kept up to date.
Process and code purchase invoices, matching invoices against purchase orders.
Complete monthly creditor/supplier reconciliations.
Process staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve finance-related queries.
Use Merlin, a Windows-based business system, to maintain and process financial information.
Provide general support to the wider finance team and assist with month-end processes.
Support with general HR and administrative duties as required.
Maintain accurate and organised financial records and assist with ad-hoc finance administration.
Accounts Assistant Skills & Experience

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
Good understanding of bookkeeping and core accounting processes.

Experience with sales and purchase ledger processes, including invoicing, payments and reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience using finance or ERP systems; experience with Merlin would be advantageous.
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
Able to investigate and resolve queries effectively.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
A proactive, reliable and team-focused approach.
If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV.

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