Senior Accounts Assistant

Prime Appointments; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the finance sector is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant in Chelmsford. The role offers a full-time permanent position where you'll manage accounts, oversee credit control, and support financial processes. Ideal candidates will have prior accountancy experience, excel in financial software, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Benefits include generous holidays, a bonus scheme, and agile working options.

Benefits

23 days holidays + bank holidays + birthday off

Company bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Regular company social events

Agile working

Employee assistance programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous Accountancy/Finance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Sales Ledger and Credit control.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and ensure transaction accuracy.
• Oversee credit control and maintain customer relationships.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare invoices and allocate payments.
• Support management accounts and cash flow forecasting.
• Respond to customer inquiries and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Accountancy/Finance experience

Sales Ledger knowledge

Credit control knowledge

Proficient in Excel

Experience with Netsuite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Netsuite

Excel

Job description

A client of ours in the Chelmsford area are recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and paying 27,000 - 32,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the sales ledger, ensuring accurate and timely transaction posting.
• Oversee credit control, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue invoices; allocate payments and resolve queries.
• Support management accounts, month-end close, and cash flow forecasting.
• Respond to customer enquiries and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data.
• Perform general finance and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Senior Accounts Assistant position:

• Previous Accountancy/Finance experience
• Strong knowledge of Sales Ledger/Credit control
• Proficient in Excel and experience with Netsuite desirable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Great Benefits to working for this company include:

• 23 days holidays + bank holidays + birthday off
• Company bonus scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Regular company social events
• Agile working
• Employee assistance programmes
• Cycle to work and more.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Senior Accounts Assistant position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.