Accounts Assistant

Location: South East London

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant in the Pickering area, or looking to take the next step in your finance career? Were recruiting on behalf of a long-established heritage charity in Pickering, known for its unique contribution to the region and its dedication to preserving local history. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, superb attention to detail, and confidence working across purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.

If youre proactive, accurate, and enjoy working with numbers, this role offers a rewarding environment where your work truly makes a difference. As the finance team increases its support for day-to-day operations, youll play a key part in ensuring smooth and efficient transactional finance. Youll help maintain the accuracy and integrity of both the purchase ledger and sales ledger, supporting managers and the wider organisation in delivering their mission.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a friendly, collaborative setting and wants to contribute to an organisation that sits at the heart of the community. What the Accounts Assistant job involves Processing purchase invoices, matching, batching, and coding. Preparing and reconciling supplier payments. Managing supplier queries and building strong relationships. Raising sales invoices and credit notes. Chasing outstanding payments and maintaining accurate debtor records.

Reconciling bank statements and ledger balances. Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and reporting. Skills required Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or Sales Ledger role. Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and accounting systems. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. Good communication skills and confidence in dealing with suppliers and colleagues. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Hours and benefits Full-time hours (36.5 Monday to Friday) 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. Discounts in catering and retail outlets. Free parking. This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency. Due to the volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been short listed for this particular role.

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