Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger)

Sharp Consultancy are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join a finance team in Bridlington. This role will primarily focus on the management of the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining excellent relationships with customers and suppliers. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records. Key Responsibilities Sales Ledger Duties • Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner. • Ensuring all sales invoices are matched to supporting documentation. • Allocating customer receipts and reconciling accounts. • Monitoring outstanding debts and chasing overdue payments. • Producing aged debtor reports and supporting credit control activities. • Resolving customer invoice and account queries. • Maintaining accurate customer account records. Purchase Ledger Duties • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices. • Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes. • Coding and posting invoices to the accounting system. • Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies. • Preparing supplier payment runs. • Managing supplier account queries and maintaining positive supplier relationships. • Ensuring invoices are authorised in accordance with company procedures. • Maintaining accurate supplier records. General Accounts Support • Performing bank reconciliations. • Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting. • Supporting VAT return preparation. • Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems. • Assisting with audit requests and financial documentation. • Producing reports and spreadsheets as required by management. • Providing administrative support to the Finance Manager. Skills and Experience Required • Previous experience in a Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role. • Strong understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Strong organisational and time management skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues. • Experience using accounting software What’s on offer • Hourly rate equivalent to £27,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience • Friendly and supportive working environment. • Free onsite parking. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.