Accounts Assistant

South Warwickshire

£30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied, hands-on role within a friendly and supportive finance team? Do you enjoy taking ownership of ledgers, building strong relationships with customers and suppliers, and helping to keep financial processes running smoothly?

A successful and growing business based in the Stratford-upon-Avon area is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join its close-knit finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative organisation where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities and have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements as the business continues to grow.

What you'll be doing

As Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in maintaining the day-to-day finance function, with responsibilities including:

• Managing the sales ledger and ensuring customer accounts remain accurate and up to date
• Chasing outstanding payments by telephone and email in line with agreed credit terms
• Monitoring aged debt and proactively reducing overdue balances
• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation where required
• Supporting supplier payment runs and maintaining supplier account records
• Assisting with ledger reconciliations and general finance administration
• Supporting the wider finance team with ongoing process improvements

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance position
• A solid understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control processes
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• The confidence to communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently when required
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous but is not essential

What's in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Office-based role in Stratford-upon-Avon
• Salary of £30,000 - £33,000 per annum
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business

If you're looking for a stable, permanent finance role where you can utilise your ledger and credit control experience while becoming an integral part of a small finance team, we'd love to hear from you.