Accounts Assistant

Our client is a reputable manufacturing organisation based in Rotherham, who committed to excellence in their industry. As part of their continued growth and dedication to financial integrity, they are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join the team on a 12-month FTC basis.

You will a crucial role in both our Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger departments, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions. Strengthening your existing knowledge and developing new skills and experience.

Role & Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger:

• Process supplier Purchase Order (PO) invoices promptly and accurately.
• Handle manual supplier invoices efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile delivery notes with invoices received and purchase orders to maintain accuracy.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations to verify outstanding balances.
• Reconcile Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) accounts for accurate reporting.
• Resolve internal and external supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Review existing accounts master data and update as necessary to ensure accuracy.
• File supplier invoices and related documents systematically for easy retrieval.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks or reporting as directed by management.
• Assist in the preparation of information for internal and external sources as required.

Sales Ledger:

• Post cash receipts accurately to relevant ledgers for timely reconciliation.
• Allocate receipts to invoices based on remittances received, maintaining accurate records.
• Chase debtors for payments via email or telephone, following company guidelines.
• Resolve internal and external customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Review existing accounts master data and update as necessary to reflect changes.
• Communicate updates on overdue balances to our Credit Insurance Provider as required.
• Organise and review internal credit limits and external insured limits to manage risk effectively.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks or reporting as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data entry and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective internal and external interactions.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with potential for negotiation based on experience.
• Completion bonus upon successful fulfillment of the 12-month FTC.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a reputable manufacturing organisation.
• Potential for career development and advancement within the company.

If you meet the above requirements and are eager to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, please submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you