Accounts Assistant

Account Assistant
Location: Royston
Salary: £14-17ph - 10-14 hours per week - Temp to Perm

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our finance operations on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility across 2 or 3 days per week and is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in both sales and purchase ledger functions.

You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities for an Accounts Assistant

Sales Ledger

• Process daily BACS receipts and cheques
• Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts, liaising with customers
• Generate and issue invoices
• Raise credit notes and request refunds
• Handle customer queries professionally and efficiently

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices and staff expenses
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice or payment queries
• Enter and allocate supplier payments
• Reconcile supplier balances

Credit Control

• Monitor and manage aged debtor balances
• Meet agreed KPIs for credit control
• Open new customer credit accounts and review credit limits
• Identify and flag high-risk customers

Month-End Duties for an Account Assistant would include;

• Assist with account reconciliations and reporting
• Support payroll processes in coordination with a third-party accountant

We're looking for an Accounts Assistant with;

• Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner
• Ability to juggle and prioritise a varied workload
• Proven experience in both sales and purchase ledger
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• No formal qualifications required, but practical experience is essential