Accounts Assistant

Brampton Recruitment Ltd

An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Accounts Assistant will support the day to day running of the finance function, with credit control as a critical and priority responsibility. The role is key to maintaining strong cashflow through proactive debtor management, whilst also assisting with purchase ledger, bank processing, and month end activities.
 
Job Description:
 
Credit Control (Critical Priority)
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will take full ownership of the sales ledger and debtor position
  • Proactively chase overdue debts by phone and email in line with agreed credit terms
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will build and maintain strong working relationships with customers to ensure timely payment
  • Resolve payment queries efficiently, liaising with sales, operations, and senior finance staff where required
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will monitor credit limits and highlight any risks or deteriorating payment trends
  • As the Accounts Assistant prepare weekly debtor reports, highlighting aged debt, high‑risk accounts, and actions taken
  • Support cashflow forecasting by providing accurate and timely debtor information
  • Prepare, send, notify and follow up on project-based and recurring invoices.
Accounts & Finance Support
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will assist with bank reconciliations
  • Support month‑end processes, including accruals and ledger reviews
  • As the Accounts Assistant you will maintain accurate finance records and filing in line with internal controls
General
  • Respond to internal and external finance queries professionally
  • Support audit requests and documentation as required
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls within the finance function
  • Carry out ad‑hoc finance tasks as requested by the Head of Finance / Financial Controller
Candidate Requirements: 
 
Essential
  • Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role
  • Strong credit control experience with a proven ability to reduce debtor days
  • Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt by phone and email
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
  • Good Excel skills and experience using accounting systems / ERPs
  • Strong Excel including formulas, v-look ups
Desirable
  • Experience in a manufacturing or project based business
  • Exposure to multi company or group environments
  • AAT qualification or studying towards AAT
This role is commutable from: Keele, Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Stone, Crewe, Alsager, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas
 
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Accounts Assistant, Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Finance Assistant or similar
 
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire regions
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