Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Network Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on managing sales ledger processes and credit control, requiring confidence in client communication and accounting software knowledge. Ideal candidates have a background in finance and strong attention to detail, with a competitive salary range of £27,000 to £30,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts.
• Working knowledge of Xero and Sage.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Raise and issue accurate sales invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger.
• Monitor aged debt and proactive credit control.
• Handle client queries and payment issues.
• Update financial records using Xero and Sage.
• Support month-end reporting.

Skills

Sales ledger processes

Credit control

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Milton Keynes

Pertemps are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our clients finance team in Milton Keynes. This is a hands-on accounts role, ideal for someone with a strong background in sales ledger processes and credit control within a busy office environment.

Hours: 9am-5:30pm

Office-based

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and issue accurate sales invoices in line with client agreements
• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger
• Monitor aged debt and carry out proactive credit control
• Handle client queries and resolve payment issues professionally
• Update financial records using Xero and Sage
• Support month-end reporting and account reconciliations

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in a accounts
• Working knowledge of Xero, Sage, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to client interactions

If you would be interested please apply, or call Corinne.