Accounts Assistant

We are a well-established specialist food retail and wholesale business with over 50 years of trading history and six stores across London. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking to recruit two Accounts Assistants to join our busy Head Office Finance team. Working alongside an experienced Accounts Supervisor and Accounts Assistant, and reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidates will interact with store employees, suppliers, customers, and colleagues across the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger Match purchase invoices to delivery notes, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with stores and suppliers. Process and post supplier invoices using Sage 200. Ensure correct store coding on invoices to support branch accounting. Process returns and ensure supplier credits are received. Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis. Assist with ad hoc accounts administration duties as required. Sales Ledger Maintain and update customer accounts within the Sales Ledger. Reconcile and post cash and card receipts from retail stores. Reconcile end-of-day reports and Sage polling across all branches. Proactively chase overdue customer accounts and collect outstanding payments. Produce and issue monthly customer statements. Conduct credit checks for new customer applications. Monitor customer credit facilities and prepare reports. Administer customer membership card accounts. Payroll Process high-volume four-weekly payrolls from start to finish using Sage 50 Payroll. Administer workplace pension and auto-enrolment processes. Review weekly working hours and liaise with managers to resolve discrepancies. Process salary, wage, and contractual changes. Calculate holiday entitlements and maintain accurate employee records. Liaise with HMRC and pension providers where required. Assist with payroll reporting and compliance activities. Essential Skills and Experience