Accounts assistant

Airport Placements; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm based in Gillingham is looking for a reliable Accounts Assistant (Purchases) to help manage purchase ledger activities and contribute to financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have proven accounts management experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time role offers a salary of £27-28K per annum and demands strong organizational skills to handle supplier queries and support month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts management with a focus on purchase ledger.
• Strong ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process the purchase ledger including invoice entry and posting.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle queries from suppliers regarding invoices and payments.

Skills

Accounts management experience

Accuracy in reporting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Purchases)

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant (Purchases) to join a busy finance team, within the Fire door industry. The successful candidate will manage purchase ledger activities, support accounts management tasks, and produce accurate, timely financial reports. This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to handle supplier queries professionally and courteously.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and process the purchase ledger, including invoice entry, matching to purchase orders, and posting credit notes
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Handle queries from suppliers regarding invoices, payments, and account balances in a professional and courteous manner
• Prepare the weekly suggested payments report to support payment runs
• Produce quality and timely reports as requested by the finance team and management
• Support month-end processes and ad-hoc accounting tasks as required
• Work closely with procurement and other internal departments to ensure smooth invoice processing and supplier relations
• Maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement of accounts processes

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience in accounts management with a focus on purchase ledger
• Strong ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner when dealing with suppliers
• Experience preparing weekly suggested payments or similar payment planning reports
• Comfortable handling ad-hoc tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Excel and experience with accounting software

Desirable

• Experience in a similar industry or using ERP/accounting systems

Role details

• Position: Accounts Assistant (Purchases)
• Type: Full-time, permanentSalary: £27-28K Per Annum
• Location: Gillingham

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a good fit for this role. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.