Accounts Assistant

Job Description

The Accounts Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions. The role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end reporting.

Accounts Assistant – The Role:

Purchase Ledger:

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare payment runs and assist with supplier queries

Sales Ledger:

• Support in reconciling sales across multiple channels (e-commerce, retail, wholesale)
• Raise sales invoices and allocate payments
• Assist with credit control and customer account management

Bank & Cash:

• Post and reconcile bank transactions across multiple accounts
• Assist in cashflow monitoring and forecasting
• Maintain petty cash records

Month-End Support:

• Assist in journal preparation and posting
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts (e.g., accruals, prepayments)
• Support in the preparation of financial reports and analysis

Systems & Data Entry:

• Accurately maintain records in the accounting system (e.g., Sage, Xero, NetSuite, etc.)
• Work with large volumes of data from various sales and stock systems

Team Support:

• Collaborate with wider finance team and other departments (e.g., buying, logistics, operations)
• Provide general administrative support as required

Accounts Assistant – The Package:

• A dynamic and supportive working environment in a fast-paced retail business
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Staff discount across our product range
• Flexible working options 1 day from home, 4 from office
• Company pension scheme
• Salary – £30,000

If you are on the market for a new role with an excellent business, apply today!