Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Barry, South Wales. This full-time position involves managing accounts payable and receivable operations within a collaborative finance team. Candidates should have AAT Level and experience with ERP systems. The role offers professional development opportunities and comprehensive training. Salary is £30,000 per year.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Full training on ERP system

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Experience or knowledge of ERP systems is essential.
• Credit control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions efficiently.
• Execute debt collection procedures and manage aged debtor portfolios.
• Process supplier invoices and maintain positive supplier relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Vacancy: Accounts Assistant

Location: Barry, South Wales

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000

Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Accounts Assistant to manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) operations within a small, collaborative finance team.

Core Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Set up new customer profiles within the ERP system (full training provided)
• Generate accurate customer invoices and ensure prompt distribution
• Process customer credits and refunds with proper documentation
• Post cash receipts and perform invoice matching
• Maintain customer databases and resolve account discrepancies

Credit Control

• Execute debt collection procedures professionally
• Manage aged debtor portfolios and apply appropriate recovery measures
• Perform weekly aged debtors reconciliations against the general ledger
• Generate aged debtor analysis and overdue invoice reports

Accounts Payable & Supplier Management

• Process supplier invoices accurately within the ERP system (full training provided)
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes
• Execute payment runs according to agreed terms
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Process employee expense claims
• Maintain positive supplier relationships

General Finance Support

• Perform weekly sales reconciliations
• Maintain accurate filing and transaction documentation
• Assist Finance Manager with month-end procedures
• Support external audit with documentation
• Provide payroll coverage during colleague absences

Preferred Qualifications

• AAT Level
• Experience with ERP systems
• Credit control

What We Offer

• A comprehensive role covering both AP and AR operations
• Professional development opportunities within a supportive finance team
• Full training on the ERP system
• Collaborative working environment with a small, close-knit team

Please apply below and Alex will call you in confidence