Accounts Assistant - Purchase & Sales Ledger

Bromcom; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bromcom is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Bromley. The role focuses on purchase ledger and sales ledger with the flexibility to cover both areas as needed.

You will process supplier invoices, manage payments, reconcile accounts, assist with month-end close and help maintain accurate financial records using Sage Intacct and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable environments.
• Strong MS Excel skills and systematic approach to tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, prepare payment runs, reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Support customer invoicing, allocate receipts, monitor outstanding balances and manage credit control.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer records, investigate billing and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with bank, credit card, ledger and employee expense reconciliations.
• Support month-end procedures, financial reporting and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Process transactions and imports using Sage Intacct and other finance systems.
• Provide flexible support across the Finance team, contributing to process improvements and covering colleagues when required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based in our Bromley office 5 days a weeks. Please only apply if you are able to travel to and work from Bromley.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and well-organised Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in purchase ledger and/or sales ledger, with the flexibility to work across both functions as required. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions and effective account reconciliations.

We would also welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in accountancy practice who are looking to transition into an in-house finance role within a growing business.

We are seeking someone who can work independently, take ownership of their responsibilities and provide valuable support to the wider Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Sales Ledger

• Process supplier invoices, prepare payment runs, reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Support customer invoicing, allocate receipts, monitor outstanding balances and manage credit control.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer records, investigating billing and payment discrepancies.

Reconciliations & Finance Support

• Assist with bank, credit card, ledger and employee expense reconciliations.
• Support month-end procedures, financial reporting and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Process transactions and imports using Sage Intacct and other finance systems.
• Provide flexible support across the Finance team, contributing to process improvements and covering colleagues when required.

Essential

Skills & Experience

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent accounting qualification).
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger role.
• Good practical knowledge of accounting processes, reconciliations and financial administration.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and resolve queries.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience Across Both Purchase And Sales Ledger Functions.
• Previous accountancy practice experience, particularly for candidates looking to move into an in-house finance role.
• Experience using Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.
• Familiarity with credit control, payment runs, month-end processes and expense management systems such as Spendesk or Cledara.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, reliable and well-organised, with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Adaptable and willing to support different areas of the Finance function.
• Approachable and collaborative, with a positive attitude towards supporting colleagues and improving processes.