Accounts AssistantBased in StoneHybrid working after probationary periodStarting salary £25,700 Your new role Ensure invoices received are appropriately matched to a purchase order. Work with the purchasing team to address why an invoice has been received without a purchase order. Ensure supplier payments are in line with agreed terms and conditions. Effectively manage disputed invoices with the business to ensure any dispute can be resolved. Manage the accounts payable ledger to ensure there is robustness in all ledger balances. Where an invoice does not have a purchase order, ensure that invoices are appropriately authorised in a timely manner. Resolve invoice queries with suppliers as appropriate. Ensure transactions posted to the bank statement are appropriately allocated within the ledger. Have an effective working relationship with the bank to ensure transactions on the bank statement can be investigated in a timely manner. Ensure cash and cheques paid are banked in a secure and timely manner. Manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure there is robustness in all ledger balances. Ensure cheque payments are appropriately authorised and that the use of a cheque is the most appropriate payment method. Maintain the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised in an accurate and timely manner. Administer the debt collection arrangements in line with the debt collection policy and procedure. Administer the weekly BACS payment run process. Prepare monthly aged creditor and debtor reports with appropriate commentary. Support the year-end close-down process and preparation of year-end audit evidence. Undertake other duties as required. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a varied accounts' role, with the ability to hit the ground running End to end purchase ledger experience Positive, 'can-do' attitude AAT qualified (not essential) Ability to build effective working relationships Effective interpersonal skills. Good level of communication skills What you'll get in return Starting salary of £25,700, rising with service to £29,800 25 days holiday bank holidays Flexible/ agile working - to be agreed with line manager 21.5% employer contribution pension scheme Other excellent benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4600872