Accounts assistant

HR GO Driving; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Gillingham is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant (Purchases) to manage purchase ledger activities and support financial tasks. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, proven experience in accounts management, and proficiency in Excel. The role offers a full-time permanent position with a salary range of £27-28K per annum. Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts management focused on purchase ledger.
• Strong ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports.
• Professional manner when dealing with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process the purchase ledger, including invoice entry.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare the weekly suggested payments report.

Skills

Accounts management experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to produce accurate reports

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.