Accounts Assistant

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established business who are based in West Yorkshire. Due to continued growth, this would be a great opportunity for someone who is looking for progression. Reporting to a supportive Finance Manager, you will manage your own workload and support the team/department in achieving the objectives set out, ensuring a high standard in a timely and professional manger.

The role requires on-site presence 5 days per week and offers flexibility regarding start and finish times. This changes to hybrid upon completion of the probation period. The team is very friendly and social, which makes it a great work environment!

What will you be doing?

• Oversee the full credit control process, chasing overdue payments, and following up on outstanding invoices.
• Act as the first point of contact for all credit-related queries.
• Reconcile customer accounts regularly and update the ledger system accordingly.
• Implement and manage credit control processes.
• Work closely with customers and the sales team to resolve any billing or payment disputes.
• Monitor the business's cash flow by ensuring timely collections.
• Prepare regular reports on outstanding debt.

What skills are we looking for?

• Have prior experience in a similar role.
• Ideal for someone with a desire to progress.
• Have strong Excel skills.
• Have strong IT skills or the ability to pick up new systems quickly.

What's on offer?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Flexibility on start and finish time.
• Great progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work growing and dynamic team.

To apply, please send your CV below or contact Alejandro.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.