Accounts Receivable Assistant — Hybrid Role & Growth

Michael Page; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Hybrid work available

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Gillingham to support accounts receivable by processing transactions, maintaining records, and resolving payment issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sales ledger management and effective communication skills.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth in the accounting department. Hybrid work is available, catering to modern work-life balance needs.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sales ledger management and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Experience in the retail industry or a similar sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments, refunds, credit notes accurately.
• Reconcile accounts receivable records and transactions.
• Monitor payment discrepancies and unidentified receipts.
• Maintain financial logs, ledgers, and spreadsheets.
• Manage queries via shared finance inboxes professionally.
• Liaise with internal departments and customers to resolve issues.
• Support trade debtor accounts and debt recovery processes.
• Prepare routine reports for aged debt analysis and month-end.
• Assist with external monthly audit documentation.
• Support general administrative and reconciliation duties.

Skills

Sales ledger management

Accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Gillingham to support accounts receivable by processing transactions, maintaining records, and resolving payment issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sales ledger management and effective communication skills.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth in the accounting department. Hybrid work is available, catering to modern work-life balance needs.