About the role:

We are looking for a personable, detail-focused Sales Ledger Accounts Assistant to join us, providing support to our Financial Controller on a full-time basis.

The candidate must have proven experience working in accounts receivable duties.

You’ll be required to carry out general day-to-day accounting activities and resolution of any accounts related customer enquiries.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• First port of call for the accounts department phones and inbox, with a customer service focus.
• Investigate and respond to customer enquiries via phone, email, and ticketing systems.
• Maintain sales ledger for two companies.
• Ensure that all daily sales invoices are prepared to a high level of accuracy.
• Managing accounts receivable – credit control – to include debt chasing.
• Setting up new customer accounts and Direct Debits.
• Day-to-day cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly customer reconciliation.
• Reconcile company credit card statements.
• Participation in ad-hoc finance projects and any other duties as reasonably requested.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday – Hybrid working (Crawley, West Sussex).
• Job Type – Full-time, Permanent.
• Hours – 37.5 per week.
• Salary (Depending on experience).
• Probationary period 3 months standard.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will:

• have proven experience working in accounts receivable duties.
• have an excellent comprehension of a double-entry system.
• have a good understanding of VAT, including international VAT.
• be experienced in using and analysing data in Excel (proficiency in Excel essential).
• be familiar with accounting software – (Zoho package preferred).
• have a strong sense of accountability.

• deliver accuracy through tasks and multitasking.
• have the ability to work independently and unsupervised whilst meeting deadlines.
• be willing to adapt and respond to the changing and varied needs of the business.
• be keen to learn new systems.

Education – bachelor’s degree or AAT qualification preferred.

All job applicants will need to provide documentation which demonstrates their eligibility to work in UK.

Benefits:

• Company socials.
• Competitive basic salary + company bonus scheme.
• 20 days annual leave + your birthday and Bank Holidays.
• Employer contribution pension scheme, comprehensive benefits, and wellness programme.
• A friendly work environment that values your input.
• Training programmes and the opportunity to grow your career.
• Modern premises with free on-site parking and on a bus route.