Accounts Assistant

Brook Street; Edwinstowe CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an experienced individual to manage credit control and support accounts in a dynamic office environment. Responsibilities include processing invoices, conducting credit checks, and preparing management accounts. The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable, and possess strong communication skills to foster positive relationships with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experienced in transactional accounting and familiar with SAGE systems.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control activities, including handling invoice disputes.
• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare and collate supplier payment runs.

Skills

Transactional accounting

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

SAGE

MS Office

Job description

Location: Ollerton
Salary: £24 to £30k DOE

Job Summary:
The role involves liaising with clients, vendors, and team members, supporting accounts in the local office. It's a hands-on position focused on enhancing relationships and contributing to business growth.
You should be friendly, proactive, and able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage credit control activities, including handling invoice disputes and account queries.
• Process purchase ledger invoices accurately and timely.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Prepare and collate supplier payment runs and post transactions to the bank.
• Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers and suppliers.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Monitor aged debtor and creditor reports in collaboration with purchase ledger and credit control teams; provide actionable recommendations and report findings to finance management.
• Professionally handle and direct incoming internal and external phone calls.
• Draft and distribute business communications such as emails, memos, letters, and forms.
• Support the preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Maintain an organised and efficient filing system.
• Utilise the company's database system to manage customer contact information (training provided).
• Comply with all reasonable requests and perform additional ad hoc projects or duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Experienced in transactional accounting and familiar with SAGE systems
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong administrative, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities, including professional phone manner
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-oriented with a positive attitude
• Able to work well under pressure and solve problems effectively
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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