Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: DE5 Butterley Derbyshire
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Salary: £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