Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
£30,000 – £33,000 (Pro Rata)
Warwickshire
Company Profile
A well-established and growing business within the distribution and services sector is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its small, collaborative finance team.
This is an initial two-month contract, with the potential for extension or a permanent position for the right person.
The role offers variety, hands-on responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day finance operations and ongoing process improvements. The business offers a close-knit finance function, providing visibility, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process improvements.
What’s on Offer?
 
* Full-time, office-based position
 
* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
 
* 2 Month Initial contract
 
* Free parking
What will you do as an Accounts Assistant?
 
* Manage and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring customer accounts are accurate and up to date
 
* Chase outstanding debt via telephone and email, working within agreed credit terms
 
* Monitor aged debt and take proactive steps to minimise overdue balances
 
* Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accurate coding, authorisation and timely entry
 
* Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation where applicable
 
* Support supplier payment runs and maintain accurate supplier account records
What do you need as an Accounts Assistant?
 
* Previous experience in accounts, ideally covering purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
 
* Good understanding of transactional finance processes and ledger reconciliations
 
* Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers and suppliers
 
* Good attention to detail and organisational skills
 
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a small finance team
 
* Experience using Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous
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