Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our client in Aylesbury, office based. You will manage Sales and Purchase Ledgers, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely payment runs.

Responsibilities include posting invoices, credit control, matching supplier invoices in Sage, and maintaining ledgers with precision. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger is essential.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.

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

Purchase Ledger

Sage

Attention to detail

Organisation

Telephone manner

Multitasking

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Sales & Purchase Ledger)

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

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

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

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