Account Assistant
Location: Royston
Salary: £14-17ph - 10-14 hours per week - Temp to Perm


We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our finance operations on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility across 2 or 3 days per week and is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in both sales and purchase ledger functions.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities for an Accounts Assistant

Sales Ledger
*Process daily BACS receipts and cheques
*Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts, liaising with customers
*Generate and issue invoices
*Raise credit notes and request refunds
*Handle customer queries professionally and efficiently
Purchase Ledger
*Process supplier invoices and staff expenses
*Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice or payment queries
*Enter and allocate supplier payments
*Reconcile supplier balances
Credit Control
*Monitor and manage aged debtor balances
*Meet agreed KPIs for credit control
*Open new customer credit accounts and review credit limits
*Identify and flag high-risk customers
Month-End Duties for an Account Assistant would include;
*Assist with account reconciliations and reporting
*Support payroll processes in coordination with a third-party accountant
We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant with;
*Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner
*Ability to juggle and prioritise a varied workload
*Proven experience in both sales and purchase ledger
*Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
*No formal qualifications required, but practical experience is essential