Sales Ledger / Accounts Assistant / Full-time office based / Permanent

Reed Accountancy & Finance are excited to be working with a successful business outside Lisburn and are actively recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to support within the finance team.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, office based.

This would be a brilliant opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who is eager to take the next step in their career and develop their skills and experience.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will specifically manager the sales ledger function while supporting with the day to day running of the accounts department.

Specific duties will include:

Review and processing of Service invoicesReview and processing of sales orders prepared by the Sales and Parts teamProcessing of quotationsManaging the company’s credit controlVerifying VAT on invoices to ensure complianceResolve queries by key internal and external stakeholders in a timely mannerIdentify potential problems or issuesTaking credit card payments over the phoneCollection of DD paymentsMonthly intercompany reconciliations for sales ledgerSend out monthly statements to customersBuild and maintain strong working relationships with customersRecord notes/details of customer contact within EncoreSend copy invoices as requiredUpload invoices and or invoice details to customer portalsMonitor general & personal email boxes and attend to in a timely mannerEscalate any concerns over unpaid invoices and potential bad debts to the Financial ControllerEscalate the treatment of any cash allocation issues or potential adjustments that you are unsure about to the Financial ControllerReview proforma accounts and report to the Financial Controller on a weekly basisOpen new customer accounts in line with company proceduresRaise sales credit notes in line with company proceduresLiaise with Sales team to establish upcoming sales for cashflow purposes

Essential Skills Required:

Attention to detail, inquisitive mind, and ability to work to tight deadlinesStrong communication skillsAbility to work within a teamA solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping essential

Qualifications and Experience required:

1-2 years previous sales ledger and credit control experienceExperience working with stock and job costing an advantage

If you are looking for job security and a happy working environment, have previous accounts experience and are eager to develop your experience, please get in touch with Lizzy Lyons on and email an up to date cv to