My client is a global organisation, they are seeking an ambitious commercially minded Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 6 month contract basis 3 days WFH (after full training) Reporting into the finance manager the primary purpose of the job is to manage and oversee the purchase ledger and cashbook entries with occasional support to the sales ledger department. Duties include but are not limited to: Predominantly Purchase Ledger Daily updating of cash books and reconciliation to bank statements Receiving daily customer payments by Cheque, BACS, DD or Credit Card Calculate and verify any discounts taken, process payments (including online processing of credit cards) Post and allocate onto ledger in an accurate and timely manner Take immediate action on any short payments