Jackson Hogg is partnering with a fantastic client in Prudhoe on the appointment of an Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, with a focus on sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.

Salary: £30,000–£35,000per annum

Reporting To: Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger

• Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debts
• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Resolve invoice queries in collaboration with internal teams and customers

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate supplier records
• Processing of expenses and credit card transactions
• Preparation of supplier payment runs

Bank Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies
• Post bank transactions to the accounting system

Month-End

• Assist the Management Accountant with preparation of accruals and prepayments
• Support the Management Accountant with month-end close processes
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
• Good understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
• Experience with bank reconciliations
• Basic knowledge of accruals and prepayments
• AAT (or working towards)