Finance Assistant

Job Vacancy: Accounts Assistant
Location: Barry, South Wales
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000

Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Accounts Assistant to manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) operations within a small, collaborative finance team.

Core Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

• Set up new customer profiles within the ERP system (full training provided)

• Generate accurate customer invoices and ensure prompt distribution

• Process customer credits and refunds with proper documentation

• Post cash receipts and perform invoice matching

• Maintain customer databases and resolve account discrepancies

Credit Control

• Execute debt collection procedures professionally

• Manage aged debtor portfolios and apply appropriate recovery measures

• Perform weekly aged debtors reconciliations against the general ledger

• Generate aged debtor analysis and overdue invoice reports

Accounts Payable & Supplier Management

• Process supplier invoices accurately within the ERP system (full training provided)

• Verify invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes

• Execute payment runs according to agreed terms

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries

• Process employee expense claims

• Maintain positive supplier relationships

General Finance Support

• Perform weekly sales reconciliations

• Maintain accurate filing and transaction documentation

• Assist Finance Manager with month-end procedures

• Support external audit with documentation

• Provide payroll coverage during colleague absences

Preferred Qualifications:

• AAT Level

• Experience with ERP systems

• Credit control

What We Offer:

• A comprehensive role covering both AP and AR operations

• Professional development opportunities within a supportive finance team

• Full training on the ERP system

• Collaborative working environment with a small, close-knit team

Please apply below and Alex will call you in confidence!