Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

NG2, Nottingham

£28,000 - £30,000

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm / 4:00pm finish on a Friday

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Role Purpose

We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team. This is a varied role that offers exposure to all aspects of the finance function, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department while working closely with colleagues across the wider business.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities. Previous experience within a busy accounts environment is essential.

Role Responsibilities

• Allocate incoming customer payments and reconcile cash receipts accurately.
• Manage credit control activities, including chasing outstanding debts and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Monitor client credit limits, review account exposure and assist with forecasting.
• Reconcile and process company credit card statements, ensuring expenditure is accurately recorded.
• Prepare and produce intermediary financial reports for management.
• Complete monthly CIS returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Prepare and process month-end accruals
• Maintain the sales ledger, raising invoices, processing credit notes and resolving customer account queries.
• Carry out compliance checks and support internal control procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Support the preparation of information required for external audits.
• Offer day-to-day finance and administrative support to the wider accounts team.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of sales ledger and credit control
• Experience with cash allocations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach
• Experience of sage 50 accounts