Accounts Assistant needed for our client based Stoke on Trent. Core Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger Tasks Credit Control Month-end accounts. Relevant Accounting qualification preferred Proven experience in financial administration and Accounts Payable in particular Setting up new suppliers in accounting system, and carrying out general company checks as required. Raise weekly / monthly payments and upload to Bank portal Processing employee expense and vehicle mileage claims, checking approvals and raising payments according to agreed timescales. Processing suppliers’ invoices, checking approvals and raising payments according to agreed timescales Sales Ledger Tasks Raise applications/invoices and send to customer. Update systems to record amount and status of application / project General Credit Control tasks, including follow up by phone and email to ensure on time payments. Reconcile aged debtor balances Check and reconcile Aged Debtors report monthly Core Competencies Experience working in finance Strong organisation and interpersonal skills Good standard Excel skills Ability to use company accounting software to keep customer accounts up to date