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Are you looking for a finance role that offers genuine long-term career progression?
We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing business and work closely alongside an experienced Finance Director. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to develop their accounting skills, gain exposure to all areas of finance, and follow a clear progression pathway into a senior finance position.
Description
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.
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- 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
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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.
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