Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger / Credit Control
Temporary - Permanent
Monday - Friday 08.30-16.30 Monday to Thursday and 08.00-15.15 Friday
Wirral- Merseyside
A manufacturing business I am currently working with are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant on a full-time, temporary - permanent basis. You will be working within a busy Accounts team so experience within a fast-paced environment is essential. This is a varied Finance/Accounts Assistant position where you will be required to prepare monthly journals, reconcile balance sheets, and maintain ledgers. Therefore, experience in an all-round Finance position is essential for this position.
Main duties and responsibilities:
o Managing sales ledger, ensuring sales invoices are raised accurately and efficiently.
o Responsible for credit control in its entirety.
o Ensuring that credit notes are raised for all customer complaints/returns in a timely manner.
o Resolving customer queries and communicating with internal/external stakeholders to reach resolution on any discrepancies/escalations.
o Cash/bank allocations
o General ledger housekeeping and undertake other duties as requested to support the financial team.
Key job requirements:
Essential Criteria:
o At least two years' experience in a purchase ledger position.
o AAT or equivalent qualification desired, but not essential.
o Good level of IT skills. Proven experience of Excel spreadsheets.
o Sage experience preferred but not essential.
o Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
o Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with other departments as well as external suppliers.
o Advocate of excellent customer care dealing with a range of supplier queries/concerns in a professional manner.
o Excellent organisational, planning prioritisation and time management skills.
o Ability to work in a team and have a flexible approach to work to meet the requirements of both the finance team and the wider company.
Back to searchAccounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger / Credit Control
Brook Street UK
Posted 11 days ago, valid for a month
Prenton, Merseyside CH43 0XF
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Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for an Accounts Assistant specializing in Purchase Ledger and Credit Control, offered on a temporary to permanent basis in Wirral, Merseyside.
- Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a purchase ledger position and possess strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
- The role involves managing the sales ledger, credit control, and resolving customer queries while maintaining accurate financial records.
- An AAT qualification is preferred but not essential, and candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 16:30 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:15, with a competitive salary offered.
