Accounts Assistant Location - Peterborough Salary - £26000 Hours – Monday – Friday (Apply online only) As an Accounts Assistant, you will be able to provide essential support to the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Credit Control. Assisting in accounts payable, including supplier setup, processing invoices; to include Purchase Order matching, inputting invoices on to Xero, resolving customer queries and the taking of credit card payments. Assist with Credit Control, to include monitoring outstanding balances, following up with customers on overdue payments, and maintaining accurate debtor records. Assist in the maintenance of the Accounts Inbox to ensure that all entries are dealt with in a timely manner, or re-directed to the relevant individual(s) in the business best suited to deal with the enquiry. Purchase/Sales ledger duties - Creating invoices. Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices & receipts. Bank and supplier statement reconciliation's. Managing and resolving queries and running payments. Supporting the completion of reports for month end and for sending to external Accountants. Processing BACS and Cheque payments. Payroll support. Knowledge & Experience: Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude to ensure financial processes are executed accurately. Possess the ability to properly allocate/un-allocate cash using customer remittances/communications. The ability to work quickly and efficiently whilst under pressure to ensure all invoices are correctly inputted onto Xero. A proven record of query resolution within Accounts Receivable, Account Payable and Credit Control. Basic understanding of financial principles. Possess strong Microsoft Excel experience with relevant experience with various financial software systems, preferable Xero