Accounts Assistant in Stratford-upon-Avon

Accounts Assistant £30,000 – £33,000 (Pro Rata) Warwickshire Company Profile A well-established and growing business within the distribution and services sector is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its small, collaborative finance team. This is an initial two-month contract, with the potential for extension or a permanent position for the right person. The role offers variety, hands-on responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day finance operations and ongoing process improvements. The business offers a close-knit finance function, providing visibility, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process improvements. What’s on Offer? * Full-time, office-based position * 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro Rata) * 2 Month Initial contract * Free parking What will you do as an Accounts Assistant? * Manage and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring customer accounts are accurate and up to date * Chase outstanding debt via telephone and email, working within agreed credit terms * Monitor aged debt and take proactive steps to minimise overdue balances * Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accurate coding, authorisation and timely entry * Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation where applicable * Support supplier payment runs and maintain accurate supplier account records What do you need as an Accounts Assistant? * Previous experience in accounts, ideally covering purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control * Good understanding of transactional finance processes and ledger reconciliations * Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers and suppliers * Good attention to detail and organisational skills * Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a small finance team * Experience using Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous Job ID: 11392