Accounts Assistant

Location: Nash Mills

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join a growing book supply business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting effective credit control procedures.

This is a varied and hands-on position covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations and general finance administration, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career within finance and accounts.

The responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant include but are not limited to:

* Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.

* Reconciling supplier statements, including those from key publishing suppliers.

* Assisting with supplier payment runs and resolving payment queries.

* Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

* Processing company credit card transactions, including VAT coding and receipt management.

* Reconciling online sales platforms, customer accounts and related transactions.

* Supporting credit control activities and proactively following up overdue payments.

* Allocating customer payments and assisting with sales ledger reconciliations.

* Processing employee expenses and mileage claims.

* Preparing monthly sales commission calculations.

* Supporting the wider finance team with month-end duties and ad hoc accounting tasks as required.

Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Accounts Assistant:

* Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.

* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

* Excellent organisational and time management skills.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

* Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.

* Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.

If you are looking to join a successful and growing book supplier where you can develop your Accounts Assistant and make a genuine contribution to the business, we would love to hear from you