Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location:Southampton
Salary: Up to £26,000 DOE
Employment Type:Permanent, Full time

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers and administration?TLP Recruitmentare seeking a dedicatedAccounts Assistantto join a well-established company based inSouthampton on a permanent basis!This role will play a vital part in supporting the Purchase and Sales Ledger teams, as well as managing cashiering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Cashiering Duties

• Complete the daily cashiering process, including preparation and reconciliation of banking activities
• Download and review bank statements, preparing receipts and payments for allocation
• Post nominal ledger journals for allocation and carry out daily bank reconciliations
• Prepare cash and cheque receipts for banking and allocation

Sales Ledger Support

• Assist the Sales Ledger team with administrative tasks, including managing the shared email inbox
• Respond to customer inquiries via email and phone, send copy invoices, and raise or update queries
• Monitor Point of Sale credit limit overrides and assist in chasing outstanding debt
• Support the team with filing and general administrative tasks

Purchase Ledger Support

• Help monitor the shared inbox for the Purchase Ledger team and process incoming mail
• Register supplier invoices, allocate them for approval, and log to the companys system
• Assist in reconciling supplier statements and setting up payment runs
• Ensure all invoices are accurately processed with appropriate order numbers
• Support the team with credit card and internet purchases following company procedures

Skills & Experience Required:

• Basic understanding of accounts administration, ideally with experience in cashiering, sales ledger, or purchase ledger
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively
• Competent in using company systems (experience with Kerridge would be advantageous)
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues within the companys quality systems

If this role is of interest to you, please give Ellie a call on 02380663049!

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