Job Description

A detailed oriented and dynamic Assistant Accountant required to join the Finance Team working efficiently and accurately to maintain the financial records of two businesses.

Duties include:

Customers?

Ensure customer accounts are maintained in respect of the key data, including credit limits and notifiability to third parties Raise and send sales invoices daily relating to signed orders Raising and send sales credit notes daily as instructed (subject to authorised approval) Send statements at least once monthly Dealing with customer queries and liaising with team members to ensure invoices are paid on time Contact customers about overdue accounts on a regular basis (weekly) to ensure credit limits are maintained Proactively calling customers to ensure payment is received on time and reduce debtor days Sending overdue debt to debt collectors when required Using Credit Safe to manage credit limits and monitor customers ability to repay debt Chase proforma payments
Credit Card Receipts

Taking credit card payments over the phone Managing card payments online and on the invoicing to maximise earliest possible receipt of invoices Updating Sage with receipts accordingly
Payroll?

Preparation of submission of weekly payroll file to HR and the payroll processing team Assisting the Financial Accountant and HR with preparation of submission of monthly payroll file to the payroll processing team Upload RTI Pensions data to pension providers Preparation of P11ds Associated administration HMRC - online management and payment of PAYE & NIC Ensure pension contributions are paid each month Prepare / update payroll journal for posting to Sage
Paperless

Maintain the mailbox for paperless invoices, posting to Sage and filing appropriately when complete. Matching |GRN's / delivery notes to purchase invoices Managing the PO requisition process
Any Other duties?

Any other duties as required to maintain the processing of financial data and accounts preparation Any other duties from time to time
Deputising for other team members as and when required in respect of holidays, training or illness. To include, but not be limited to:

Third party facilities maintenance Purchase ledger payments and statement reconciliations Daily update of bank transactions and reconciliations Expenses processing & payments
Knowledge, Experience and qualifications

3-4 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant role or similar Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, or equivalent Payroll experience preferable Familiarity with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes AAT qualified or relevant finance or accounting degree Good knowledge of MS Office products, particularly Excel Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and journal entries
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: Assistant Accountant - July 2025
Expected start date: 11/08/2025