Accounts Assistant

Role: Finance Assistant
Salary: Up to £32,000
Benefits: Study support, Private medical, and access to a competitive salary sacrifice EV car scheme
Location: Ripley
Type: Permanent, Office Based, Full-time

2fawcett are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Ripley.

You’ll be joining a small but dedicated team and working in a hands-on role that covers a wide range of duties - with a particular focus on Sales Ledger, Credit Control, and Bank Reconciliations.

The business is offering fantastic benefits including study support, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to continue their career development in a supportive and progressive finance environment.

The Role & Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant

Sales Ledger

• Recording and reconciling sales transactions
• Issuing invoices and credit notes
• Posting and allocating customer receipts
• Maintaining and updating customer accounts and details
• Managing a sales ledger portfolio of £2m+ using invoice discounting
• Preparing sales reports - including forecasting and future billing
• Uploading invoice schedules and credits to the invoice discounting facility
• Liaising with customers and internal teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate billing
• Assisting auditors by providing relevant sales ledger documentation

Credit Control

• Monitoring overdue accounts and chasing outstanding debt
• Communicating with customers by phone and email regarding payments
• Producing aged debt reports and debtor analysis
• Escalating payment issues as necessary
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Providing regular updates to the finance team

Bank Reconciliations

• Reconciling credit card and bank statements
• Monitoring and processing monthly credit card data
• Preparing card usage reports and analysing spend

Purchase Ledger Support

• Assisting with inputting supplier invoices
• Helping reconcile supplier accounts and supporting the wider AP function as needed

Requirements of the Finance Assistant

• AAT Level 3 minimum but qualified by experience will be considered
• Previous experience in a busy finance office, particularly in sales ledger and credit control
• Working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines