Accounts Assistant
  • England,East Midlands,Derbyshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £28,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionSalary: £28,000 | Permanent | Full-time | Fully Office-Based | Near Ripley, Derbyshire


Are you an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a friendly, supportive finance team? Astute Recruitment is working with an established business based near Ripley to recruit a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support its day-to-day finance operations. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take responsibility for key sales ledger activities, assist with purchase ledger processing and support the wider finance function.


The Role:


Sales Ledger & Credit Control
*Processing sales invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
*Posting and allocating customer payments and cash receipts.
*Monitoring customer accounts and managing credit limits.
*Chasing overdue payments and helping to maintain healthy cash flow.
*Building effective relationships with customers and handling account queries.
*Taking and processing customer payments.


Purchase Ledger
*Supporting the processing of supplier invoices and credit notes.
*Assisting with purchase ledger administration as required.


General Accounts & Administration
*Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting systems.
*Providing general administrative support to the finance team.
*Assisting with ad hoc duties to support the smooth running of the department.


About You:


We’re looking for someone who is organised, dependable and confident working with financial information. You’ll have a proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your workload effectively.


Ideally, you’ll bring:


*Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
*An understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control processes.
*Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel.
*Strong communication skills and a professional approach to customer and supplier queries.
*Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
*The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.


Other roles you may have applied for; Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchased Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Credit Controller, Finance Administrator.
Job number 4226659
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