Junior Accounts Assistant

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

To provide effective accounts receivable support by processing and reconciling customer transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, resolving payment queries and discrepancies, and supporting debtor management, reporting, and finance administration activities to ensure the integrity of the organisation's financial data.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments, refunds, credit notes, and related financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile accounts receivable records, ensuring all transactions are correctly posted and allocated
• Monitor and investigate payment discrepancies, over‑payments, and unidentified receipts
• Maintain and update financial logs, ledgers, and tracking spreadsheets
• Manage and respond to queries via shared finance inboxes, ensuring prompt and professional communication
• Liaise with internal departments, customers, and third parties to resolve outstanding issues
• Support the administration of trade debtor accounts and assist with debt recovery processes where required
• Prepare routine reports including aged debt analysis, reconciliation summaries, and month‑end reporting
• Assist with external monthly audit requirements by ensuring documentation and records are accurate and up to date
• Support the finance team with general administrative and reconciliation duties
• Understand movements between Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable to ensure ledgers are maintained.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of sales ledger management and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Clear and effective communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement.
• Experience in the retail industry or a similar sector is preferred.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A permanent role within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• An opportunity to grow and develop within the accounting and finance department.
• Hybrid Work Available

If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to a growing retail company in Gillingham, apply today to take the next step in your career as an Accounts Assistant.