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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Warwick, Warwickshire CV359EF, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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.

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  • The Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant position offers a competitive salary along with bonuses, annual pay reviews, medical cover, car parking, and an early finish on Fridays.
  • The role requires substantial hands-on experience in managing both sales and purchase ledgers in a busy environment.
  • Candidates should be detail-oriented, resilient, and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • The company is looking for someone who can start in New Year or February and is comfortable using various software platforms.
  • This engaging role allows for significant responsibility within a supportive team and offers opportunities for professional growth.

** Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant **

** Competitive salary + bonus + annual pay review + medical cover + car parking + early finish Friday **

** New Year or February start **

Are you an experienced Sales & Purchase Ledger professional ready to join a growing company? Our client is looking for a skilled, responsible and unflappable professional to take charge of its ledgers. If you have a proven track record within both sides of the ledger and thrive in fast-paced settings, this is your chance to join a friendly finance team and make a significant impact!

What You’ll Do:
  • Purchase Ledger Management:
    • Process, authorise, and match purchase invoices to orders.
    • Onboard new suppliers and manage entries on the purchase ledger/job costing system.
    • Reconcile supplier accounts, prepare BACS payments, and handle supplier financial interactions.
    • Efficiently close and transfer details from the purchase ledger to the nominal ledger.
  • Sales Ledger Management:
    • Keep the sales day book updated, issue, and process invoices.
    • Manage new customer entries on the sales ledger and handle invoices on supplier e-invoicing platforms.
    • Conduct credit control activities and ensure timely debt payments.
    • Manage the closure and transfer of the sales ledger to the nominal ledger.
  • Cashbook Management:
    • Maintain and reconcile the cashbook with bank statements and ledgers.
    • Report daily bank balances to the Managing Director and ensure accurate financial records.
  • Additional Responsibilities:
    • Administer credit and charge cards, ensuring detailed transaction analysis.
    • Update sustainability data for Board reports and manage carbon offset charges.
    • Provide necessary support to the accounts team, covering for colleagues as needed.
Who You Are:
  • Experienced: You have substantial hands-on experience managing both sales and purchase ledgers in a busy environment.
  • Skilled: Comfortable using multiple software platforms 
  • Detail-Oriented: Your attention to detail is unmatched, and you possess excellent reconciliation skills.
  • Resilient: Capable of handling pressure and juggling multiple tasks without compromising quality.
  • Communicative: Excellent communication skills with a flexible and cooperative attitude.
  • Independent: Self-driven, able to independently manage your workload after initial guidance.
  • Organised: Strong time management skills and a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.
Why apply?
  • Competitive Salary and good package
  • Supportive Team
  • Engaging Role with a chance to take proper responsibility for your areas of operation

If you think you fit the bill and would like to know more, please apply online now or email  

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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.