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Accounts Assistant

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: Elizabeth Michael Associates LTD
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29000 GBP Yearly GBP 29000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Accounts Assistant

S9, Sheffield

£28,000 – Negotiable DOE

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Looking for someone to start asap

Job Purpose

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail oriented Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a fast paced, innovative business, taking ownership of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing of customer invoices, supplier payments, account reconciliations and credit control, helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance function and supporting effective cash flow management.

This role would suit an experienced finance professional who thrives in a high volume environment, possesses exceptional attention to detail and is confident managing multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the end to end Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger processes

Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in line with agreed schedules

Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, authorisation and allocation

Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments to the appropriate accounts

Reconcile customer and supplier accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly

Manage credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining strong customer relationships

Handle customer and supplier queries professionally and efficiently

Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs

Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and supporting documentation

Assist with bank reconciliations and cash allocation

Produce aged debtor and creditor reports for review by management

Support month-end processes, including ledger reconciliations and reporting

Work closely with operational and commercial teams to resolve invoicing, purchasing and account-related issues

Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies within the finance function

Key Skills

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role

Experience working with high volumes of transactions

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

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