Accounts Assistant

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Portishead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A large plant company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves processing purchase ledger invoices, managing credit control, and resolving invoice discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have prior accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and ideally some knowledge of SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts including purchase ledger and credit control is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting software are required.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process and record purchase invoices, reconcile supplier statements.
• Assist in managing overdue accounts and addressing invoice queries.
• Help with month-end close and general ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Excel

Education

AAT level 2 qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Pay: 28,000 - 31,000

About your new company
My client, a large plant company are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their ever growing team.

The role of Accounts Assistant in brief
We are looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant to support our finance team. The role involves handling purchase ledger invoices, assisting with credit control, and resolving invoice queries.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant

• Purchase Ledger: Process and record purchase invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Credit Control: Assist in managing overdue accounts, send reminders, and update customer records.
• Invoice Queries: Address and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and customers.
• General Support: Help with month-end close, reporting, and ad-hoc tasks.

The ideal candidate for Accounts Assistant:

• Previous experience in accounts (purchase ledger/credit control)
• Previous experience in SAP would be beneficial
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• AAT level 2 qualification (preferable but not essential)

Next steps:
If this sounds of interest in this Hire Controller role or you are looking for advise on your next career move, please contact Chloe at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) or apply with an up to date CV.