Accounts Assistant

Our client is a well-established specialist manufacturing business supplying customers across the UK and international markets. As a result of continued growth, the company is seeking an experienced and highly organised Accounts Assistant to join its finance function. The position offers broad responsibility across transactional finance and will involve working closely with the Finance Director and wider business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while providing effective support across the wider finance function.

The Role The successful candidate will have previous experience across purchase and sales ledger functions, together with a sound understanding of reconciliations, credit control and general finance administration. Key responsibilities will include:
Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently Managing purchase ledger, including matching invoices, processing payments and resolving supplier queries Maintaining the sales ledger and raising customer invoices Allocating customer payments and carrying out account reconciliations Monitoring outstanding balances and supporting credit control activity Chasing overdue invoices and dealing professionally with customer account queries Completing regular bank reconciliations Processing payments, receipts and other financial transactions Assisting with month-end procedures, journals, accruals and prepayments Supporting the preparation of financial reports and management information Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records Assisting with VAT and other routine finance requirements Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc financial analysis and administration Working closely with other departments to resolve invoice, payment and account queries Profile The successful candidate will demonstrate a professional and methodical approach, with the ability to manage a varied workload accurately and efficiently.

You will ideally have:
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger

Experience of bank and account reconciliations Some exposure to credit control and chasing outstanding payments Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Experience using accounting or finance systems Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities A confident and professional approach when dealing with customers and suppliers The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player

Experience with in a manufacturing, engineering, distribution or other product-based SME environment would be advantageous. Experience dealing with international customers, suppliers or multi-currency transactions would also be beneficial, although it is not essential. Personal Attributes The role would suit an individual seeking a broad finance position rather than a role focused on a single area of accounts. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and comfortable operating across the wider finance function.

Strong attention to detail is essential, together with the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve queries effectively and take ownership of responsibilities. To Apply Contact David Mason at Greys Specialist Recruitment