Accounts Assistant - Purchase & Sales Ledger

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based in our Bromley office 5 days a weeks. Please only apply if you are able to travel to and work from Bromley.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and well-organised Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in purchase ledger and/or sales ledger, with the flexibility to work across both functions as required. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions and effective account reconciliations.

We would also welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in accountancy practice who are looking to transition into an in-house finance role within a growing business.

We are seeking someone who can work independently, take ownership of their responsibilities and provide valuable support to the wider Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

·   Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, matching and authorisation.

·   Prepare supplier payment runs and process approved payments.

·   Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve queries.

·   Maintain accurate supplier records and assist with employee expenses.

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

·   Support the raising, processing and maintenance of customer accounts and sales invoices.

·   Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue payments.

·   Prepare customer statements and manage credit control communications.

·   Allocate customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts.

·   Investigate and resolve billing and payment queries, liaising with internal departments where necessary.

Reconciliations & General Accounting

·   Assist with bank, credit card and ledger reconciliations.

·   Support the processing and reconciliation of employee expenses and company expenditure.

·   Assist with month-end procedures, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.

·   Investigate discrepancies and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.

Finance Systems & Team Support

·   Maintain accurate financial records using Sage Intacct and other finance systems.

·   Assist with transaction imports, data maintenance and financial reporting as required.

·   Provide support across purchase ledger, sales ledger and other finance activities depending on business needs.

·   Contribute to improvements in existing finance processes and procedures.

·   Work collaboratively with the Finance team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues where required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

·   Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent accounting qualification).

·   Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger role.

·   Good practical knowledge of purchase and/or sales ledger processes, including account reconciliations.

·   Ability to manage day-to-day accounting tasks independently and resolve queries with minimal supervision.

·   Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

·   Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

·   Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers, customers and internal colleagues.

·   A flexible, proactive and team-oriented approach.

Desirable

·   Experience across both purchase and sales ledger functions.

·   Previous experience in accountancy practice, with an interest in moving into an industry-based finance role.

·   Experience using Sage Intacct or a similar accounting system.

·   Experience with credit control, payment runs and month-end reconciliations.

·   Familiarity with expense management systems such as Spendesk or Cledara.

Personal Attributes

·   Reliable, accurate and able to take ownership of tasks.

·   Confident working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

·   Adaptable and willing to support different areas of the Finance function, providing holiday cover when needed.

·   Approachable, supportive and happy to share knowledge with colleagues.

·   Proactive in identifying and resolving issues and improving existing processes.