Senior Accounts Assistant

SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
£35,000 P/A
BEESTON, NG9
FULL TIME, PERMANENT

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an established business in Beeston, Nottingham. The Senior Accounts Assistant will report into the Financial Accountant and will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across both purchase and sales ledgers. This role ensures the timely processing of invoices, payments and receipts, supporting the smooth operation of the company's accounting functions.

• Process and post supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approval.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and respond promptly to supplier queries.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the aged creditors report and ensure balances are accurate.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions and employee expense claims.
• Handle credit application forms.
• Manage the procurement system.

• Accurately raise and send sales ledger invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records of all transactions.
• Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue accounts.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with project managers and the wider team to resolve invoicing queries.
• Compile and charge all pass-through costs each month.

• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Process bank transactions.

• Experience in purchase and sales ledger management.
• Previous experience handling sensitive financial information with a strong commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to work effectively and contribute within a team environment, as well as work proactively using personal initiative to manage own workload.
• Demonstrable organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.