Accounts Assistant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Beverley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding business in Beverley is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their supportive finance team. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £32,000 and excellent benefits, including free snacks, 32 days of holiday, and opportunities for growth. You will handle customer accounts, ensure timely payments, and assist with various finance tasks. If you have a background in finance, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Free Snacks and Drinks

32 Days Holiday

On-site Parking

Opportunities for Development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Post incoming payments to customer accounts accurately.
• Reach out to customers to chase overdue balances.
• Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Abilities

Problem-Solving

Excel

Finance Systems Knowledge (Sage, Xero)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

A successful and expanding business based in Beverley is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team on a permanent basis. On offer is a salary of up to £32,000, along with excellent benefits including free snacks and drinks, 32 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), and fantastic opportunities for development and progression within the company.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Accurately posting incoming payments to the correct customer accounts on the ledger
  
  
• Reaching out to customers via phone and email to chase overdue balances and resolve any billing issues
  
  
• Setting up new customer accounts and collaborating with internal teams to collect all necessary documentation
  
  
• Conducting credit checks on both new and existing customers and keeping account information up to date
  
  
• Ensuring invoices are generated and sent promptly and correctly to customers
  
  
• Building strong lines of communication with customers to encourage timely payments and maintain key account relationships
  
  
• Handling payment disputes efficiently and working with clients to align payments with agreed terms
  
  
• Flagging any anomalies or issues to management in a timely manner
  
  
• Assisting the finance department with general tasks and occasional ad hoc duties as required
  
  

To be successful in this Accounts Assistant role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in a similar finance or accounts role
  
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
  
  
• Good knowledge of Excel and finance systems (Sage, Xero, or similar)
  
  
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving and teamwork
  
  

This fantastic opportunity is easily commutable from Hull, Cottingham, Driffield, Market Weighton, Willerby, and the surrounding areas. There is on-site parking available.

If you are interested in this Accounts Assistant role, simply click the 'apply' button now to begin your application process — or get in touch for a confidential conversation.