IPS Group
A growing, service-led technology business is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team during a period of positive change and transformation.
What’s on offer….
• Hybrid working (3–4 days in the office)
• Growing business with strong leadership and clear direction
Duties of Accounts Assistant:
- Process and record financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner, including sales invoices, purchase invoices, payments, receipts, and credit notes.
- Manage credit control activities by monitoring outstanding customer balances, chasing overdue payments, maintaining debtor records, and reducing aged debt.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
- Maintain and reconcile sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring all accounts are accurate, up to date, and fully supported.
- Assist with month-end processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company financial procedures, controls, and accounting policies.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve account queries efficiently.
- Maintain accurate financial records and provide administrative support to the finance team as required.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
- AAT qualification (or studying towards AAT) desirable.
- Strong understanding of transaction processing, credit control, bank reconciliations, and ledger management.
- Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Good communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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