Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger processes in our Aylesbury office.

Location: Aylesbury (Office Based). Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This role involves using Sage and delivering accurate financial records with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger experience is essential.
• Experience using Sage account software is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage all sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Update job records and maintain invoice filing systems.
• Post customer receipts and maintain Sage records.
• Undertake credit control activities, chasing overdue payments and monitoring aged debt.
• Process new credit account applications, including credit checks.
• Respond to customer account queries and maintain excellent service levels.
• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Process authorised supplier invoices onto Sage using correct nominal codes.
• Investigate and monitor disputed invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Assist with supplier account maintenance and payment reconciliations.

Skills

Sales Ledger experience

Purchase Ledger experience

Sage experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Telephone manner

Problem-solving

Numerical ability

Tools

Sage account software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Aylesbury (Office Based)

Contract Details: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch break)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Holiday entitlement: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Responsibilities:

Sales Ledger

• Process and manage all sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Update job records and maintain invoice filing systems
• Post customer receipts and maintain Sage records
• Undertake credit control activities, chasing overdue payments and monitoring aged debt
• Process new credit account applications, including credit checks
• Respond to customer account queries and maintain excellent service levels

Purchase Ledger

• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes
• Process authorised supplier invoices onto Sage using correct nominal codes
• Investigate and monitor disputed invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions
• Assist with supplier account maintenance and payment reconciliations

Skills and Attributes:

• Previous Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger experience is essential
• Experience using Sage account software is beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities