Accounts Assistant — Sales & Purchase Ledger

Astute Recruitment; Butterley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute Recruitment near Ripley, Derbyshire is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations within a friendly team. The role covers sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger activities, with scope to contribute to a wider finance function.

The role emphasises accuracy, proactive workload management and strong communication with customers and suppliers. Office-based, permanent, full-time role offering stability and hands-on accounting exposure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control processes.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to customer and supplier queries.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Posting and allocating customer payments and cash receipts.
• Monitoring customer accounts and managing credit limits.
• Chasing overdue payments and helping to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Building effective relationships with customers and handling account queries.
• Taking and processing customer payments.
• Supporting the processing of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Assisting with purchase ledger administration as required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating accounting systems.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team.
• Assisting with ad hoc duties to support the smooth running of the department.

Skills

Sales ledger

Credit control

Purchase ledger

Excel

Communication

Job description

Astute Recruitment near Ripley, Derbyshire is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations within a friendly team. The role covers sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger activities, with scope to contribute to a wider finance function.

The role emphasises accuracy, proactive workload management and strong communication with customers and suppliers. Office-based, permanent, full-time role offering stability and hands-on accounting exposure.