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Accounts Assistant

Team One Recruitment
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ, England

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Sales Ledger and Credit Control Assistant or a Trainee Accountant studying AAT at a well-established M&E client in Redhill.
  • The role involves sales ledger management, credit control, and general finance administration, including handling customer queries and preparing reports.
  • Candidates should ideally have experience in Sales Ledger and Credit Control, along with knowledge of credit control procedures and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • The salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum for experienced candidates, and £20,000 to £25,000 per annum for trainees.
  • This role offers benefits such as a pension scheme and on-site parking, providing an opportunity to work in a pivotal finance role.

Are you an experienced Sales Ledger and Credit Control Assistant or a Trainee Accountant studying AAT looking to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department? Our well-established M&E client in Redhill is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join their finance team. This role is focused on sales ledger management and credit control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Raise and process sales invoices, reconcile accounts, and handle customer queries
  • Proactively chase overdue payments, issue notices, and liaise with customers to ensure prompt payments
  • Prepare weekly reports on invoicing, aged debt, and payment progress
  • Assist with PQQs, self-billing agreements, and retention releases
  • General finance administration including handling incoming calls and email queries
  • Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider when required
  • Support HR administration with onboarding and offboarding processes, maintaining employee records

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in Sales Ledger and Credit Control (preferred but not essential)
  • Knowledge of credit control procedures, invoicing, and account reconciliation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ideal Candidates:

  • Individuals with experience in Sales Ledger, Credit Control, or Accounts
  • Trainee Accountants or those studying AAT or other accounting qualifications

Salary:

  • Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (for experienced candidates), £20,000 - £25,000 per annum (for trainees with college day release)
  • Pension scheme, on-site parking, and chance to work for a respected M&E company in a pivotal finance role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.