Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a finance team in Coventry on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Sage Line 200 and solid knowledge in Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, managing payment runs, and supporting the team with financial tasks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using Sage Line 200 is a must.
• Experience in either Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger is essential.
• Previous experience working in a finance/accounts team.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and manage supplier payment runs.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain accurate customer account records.
• Assist with month-end tasks and maintain financial records.

Skills

Sage Line 200

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Experienced Accounts Assistants required to join a finance team in Coventry on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience using Sage Line 200 and a solid background in either Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger: Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently; matching purchase orders with invoices and delivery notes; preparing and processing supplier payment runs; reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies; managing and responding to supplier queries.
• Sales Ledger: Raising and issuing sales invoices and credit notes; allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer account records; chasing outstanding debts and following up on overdue accounts; resolving customer invoice queries promptly; assisting with credit control procedures.
• General Accounts Support: Assisting with month-end tasks and reporting; maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records; supporting the finance team with other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key Requirements

• Must have hands-on experience using Sage Line 200.
• Experience in either Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger is essential.
• Previous experience working in a finance/accounts team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills and general IT literacy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.