Accounts Assistant - #2146808

Sharp Consultancy is working with a growing business based in Penistone who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

This is a genuinely varied role that would suit someone who enjoys having responsibility across different areas of finance rather than being restricted to one part of the function.

Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you’ll have involvement across sales ledger, credit control, invoicing, customer accounts, reporting and month-end finance, as well as working closely with customers and internal teams.

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and allocating daily customer receipts and bank transactions
• Managing customer accounts and carrying out credit control
• Investigating and resolving payment and account queries
• Raising daily customer invoices and credit notes
• Producing commercial and export invoices
• Managing customer queries and supporting order processing
• Carrying out credit checks on new customers
• Working with the Sales Director around credit limits and payment terms
• Producing weekly customer and management reports
• Supporting month-end processes and account reconciliations
• Posting intercompany transactions and assisting with VAT reporting
• Processing customer credit card payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation

What are we looking for?

You’ll ideally have 2 years' experience within a finance or accounts environment, with a good understanding of sales ledger and credit control.

You’ll also need:

• Previous experience using Sage accounting software or similar system
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive, organised and questioning approach

Why consider the role?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant who wants a varied finance role with real ownership and responsibility. You'll be working closely with senior members of the finance team while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting processes.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.