Senior Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Senior Accounts Assistant in Essex to manage the sales ledger and oversee credit control. The position offers a salary between £27,000 - £32,000 and includes benefits such as holiday leave, a company bonus scheme, and agile working conditions. Candidates should have prior finance experience and strong Excel skills.

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

Qualifications

• Previous accountancy/finance experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger and credit control required.
• Proficiency in Excel is a must; experience with Netsuite is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger, ensuring accurate transaction posting.
• Oversee credit control and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Prepare and issue invoices while resolving payment queries.

Skills

Accountancy/Finance experience

Sales Ledger/Credit control knowledge

Proficient in Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Netsuite

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.