Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful SME in Peterlee is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join their friendly team. The role involves managing the sales ledger, ensuring timely debt collection, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates must have strong Excel skills and proven finance experience. The position is office-based with a collaborative environment, working Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Free parking

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance-related role.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales ledger and ensuring timely collection of debts.
• Cash Books Bank Reconciliations and issuing monthly statements.

Skills

Excel

Communication

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This successful SME business has a need for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a small, friendly team on a permanent basis.

Your new role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the sales ledger. This will also include the responsibility of ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and maintaining positive relationships with clients.

Duties

1. Managing Excel spreadsheets - strong Excel skills are essential to this role.
2. Cash Books Bank Reconciliations, Bank Receipts, Allocating Payments
3. Managing WIP
4. Issuing monthly statements
5. Query resolution
6. Debtors reporting
7. Remittance generation
8. Assisting with month-end tasks

What you'll need to succeed

• Good Excel skills are essential.
• Proven experience in a finance-related role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

What you'll get in return

This role is 100% office-based, working in a friendly and collaborative team.

Working hours are 9am till 5pm, Monday to Friday. Benefits include free parking and private medical insurance.