SF Partners
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team based in Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a temporary-to-permanent position with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for supporting the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining excellent relationships with customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities Sales Ledger Raising and processing sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts. Chasing outstanding payments and managing aged debt reports. Resolving customer invoice queries and discrepancies. Maintaining accurate customer account records. Assisting with month-end sales ledger reporting. Purchase Ledger Processing high volumes of supplier invoices. Matching, batching and coding invoices. Preparing supplier payment runs. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries. Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records. Assisting with month-end purchase ledger activities. General Accounts Duties Supporting the wider finance team as required. Assisting with account reconciliations. Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial procedures. Providing administrative support to the finance department.
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role. Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance processes. Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to stakeholder management. Desirable AAT qualification or studying towards AAT (preferred but not essential). Experience working in a fast-paced finance environment. Experience with ERP or finance systems.
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity. Hybrid working arrangement. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunity for career development and progression. Competitive salary and benefits package upon permanent appointment.
If you are an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Coventry, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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