Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Tendring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the friendly finance team. You will support purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial data.

The role offers a hands-on environment with opportunities to develop your skills in VAT reporting, month-end tasks and collaboration across the business to maintain robust financial records.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Knowledge of purchase, sales and general ledger processes.
• Proficient with Excel and Sage 50.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.
• Match, code and process invoices and handle supplier queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Meeting deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage 50

Job description

Time Appointments are working on behalf of a fantastic, well-established client and specialist in their field, who are looking to welcome an Accounts Assistant to their friendly team based in Clacton-on-Sea.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a range of accounting functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger activities, whilst ensuring the day-to-day finance operations run smoothly and accurately.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
• Matching, coding and processing invoices and dealing with supplier queries
• Raising sales invoices and allocating customer payments
• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and general ledger postings
• Processing payments and supporting credit control activities
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• Assisting with VAT returns and other routine accounting requirements
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to ensure financial processes are completed accurately and on time

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger processes
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably Sage 50
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently while also being a proactive team player
• A methodical and organised approach to work
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop