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Thisisanexcellentopportunityfor someone looking to develop their finance career.
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WearerecruitingforanAccountsAssistanttojoinagrowingbusinessandworkcloselyalongsideanexperiencedFinance Director.Thisisauniqueopportunityforsomeonewhowantstodeveloptheiraccountingskills,gainexposuretoallareasoffinance,andfollowaclearprogressionpathwayintoaseniorfinanceposition.


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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.