Accounts Assistant

Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Basis: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Job Overview

Our client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team after a steady period of growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, handling credit control, and assisting with finance-related tasks. This role involves working with Sage Line 50, clearing a significant ledger backlog, and managing transactions related to the sale and leasing of commercial vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Credit Control:Proactively manage the credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, monitoring customer accounts, and maintaining healthy cash flow.
• Accounts Receivable (Sage Line 50):Process and manage accounts receivable transactions using Sage Line 50, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, payments, and ledger reconciliation.
• Finance Transactions:Support the financial management of selling refuse vehicles, including handling finance agreements, invoice discounting, and ensuring proper accounting of related transactions.
• Clearing Ledger Backlog:Assist in clearing a backlog on the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring accurate reconciliation of outstanding invoices and payments.
• Stakeholder Management:Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to provide financial support, particularly in managing the finances related to asset transactions and customer accounts.
• Ad-hoc Tasks:Support all areas of the finance function when required, including providing cover for accounts payable, and making process improvements when necessary.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• AAT preferred
• Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role.
• Proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to clear large ledger backlogs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of communicating effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
• Positive attitude