Thisisanexcellentopportunityfor someone looking to develop their finance career.

Client Details

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WearerecruitingforanAccountsAssistanttojoinagrowingbusinessandworkcloselyalongsideanexperiencedFinance Director.Thisisauniqueopportunityforsomeonewhowantstodeveloptheiraccountingskills,gainexposuretoallareasoffinance,andfollowaclearprogressionpathwayintoaseniorfinanceposition.

Description

The successful candidate will join a small finance team and receive hands-on mentoring across the wider accounts function, with the longer-term objective of taking over responsibility for the department as part of a planned succession strategy over the next 3-5 years.

This position will initially focus heavily on Sales Ledger and Credit Control, accounting for approximately 60-70% of the role, whilst also providing exposure to wider accounting responsibilities.

• Managing the sales ledger and overseeing credit control activities
• Chasing outstanding debt and maintaining customer relationships
• Resolving account queries and reconciling customer accounts
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Assisting with P&L reporting and financial analysis
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records
• Developing knowledge across the full finance function

Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience within accounts, finance, sales ledger or credit control
• Possesses strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Is keen to develop their accounting knowledge and responsibilities
• Has excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Is motivated by long-term career progression
• Is studying towards, or interested in studying towards, an accounting qualification

Job Offer

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Study support opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Clear progression plan into a senior finance position
• Exposure to the full accounts function
• One day working from home following successful completion of probation

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Controller or Ledger Clerk seeking a long-term career move with genuine progression and the chance to play a key role within a supportive finance team.