Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

** Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant **

** Competitive salary + bonus + annual pay review + medical cover + car parking + early finish Friday **

** New Year or February start **

Are you an experienced Sales & Purchase Ledger professional ready to join a growing company? Our client is looking for a skilled, responsible and unflappable professional to take charge of its ledgers. If you have a proven track record within both sides of the ledger and thrive in fast-paced settings, this is your chance to join a friendly finance team and make a significant impact!

• Purchase Ledger Management:
  • Process, authorise, and match purchase invoices to orders.
  • Onboard new suppliers and manage entries on the purchase ledger/job costing system.
  • Reconcile supplier accounts, prepare BACS payments, and handle supplier financial interactions.
  • Efficiently close and transfer details from the purchase ledger to the nominal ledger.
• Sales Ledger Management:
  • Keep the sales day book updated, issue, and process invoices.
  • Manage new customer entries on the sales ledger and handle invoices on supplier e-invoicing platforms.
  • Conduct credit control activities and ensure timely debt payments.
  • Manage the closure and transfer of the sales ledger to the nominal ledger.
• Cashbook Management:
  • Maintain and reconcile the cashbook with bank statements and ledgers.
  • Report daily bank balances to the Managing Director and ensure accurate financial records.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Administer credit and charge cards, ensuring detailed transaction analysis.
  • Update sustainability data for Board reports and manage carbon offset charges.
  • Provide necessary support to the accounts team, covering for colleagues as needed.

• Experienced: You have substantial hands-on experience managing both sales and purchase ledgers in a busy environment.
• Skilled: Comfortable using multiple software platforms 
• Detail-Oriented: Your attention to detail is unmatched, and you possess excellent reconciliation skills.
• Resilient: Capable of handling pressure and juggling multiple tasks without compromising quality.
• Communicative: Excellent communication skills with a flexible and cooperative attitude.
• Independent: Self-driven, able to independently manage your workload after initial guidance.
• Organised: Strong time management skills and a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.

• Competitive Salary and good package
• Supportive Team
• Engaging Role with a chance to take proper responsibility for your areas of operation

If you think you fit the bill and would like to know more, please apply online now or email