Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team in Redditch. The role involves maintaining accurate ledgers, processing invoices, and supporting month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in transactional finance and proficiency in Sage. This is a temporary to permanent position with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ability to process invoices accurately and timely.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process sales invoices and allocate payments.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar Sales & Purchase Ledger role

Proficient in using Sage

Strong attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Confident with Microsoft Office

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are a well-established and growing business based in Redditch, looking for a reliable Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the fnance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in transactional finance who is confident using Sage and enjoys working in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across both the sales and purchase ledgers. You will ensure all invoices are processed accurately and timely, assist with reconciliations, and support the wider finance function as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger
  • Raise and send sales invoices in a timely manner
  • Allocate payments and reconcile customer accounts
  • Follow up on outstanding payments and assist with credit control
  • Maintain accurate customer records on Sage
• Purchase Ledger
  • Process purchase invoices and match to purchase orders/delivery notes
  • Ensure supplier invoices are authorised in accordance with company policy
  • Prepare and process supplier payments
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• General
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date ledgers
  • Assist with month-end processes and reporting
  • Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers/customers as needed
  • Provide general finance admin support to the Finance Manager

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Sales & Purchase Ledger role
• Proficient in using Sage (preferably Sage 50 or Sage 200)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written

Desirable

• Experience working in an SME environment
• Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles

This is a temporary - permanent role with an immediate start