Accounts Assistant

About the Company Our client is a leading independent sub-contract metal finishing specialist based in Harlow, serving the aerospace and precision engineering sectors. They pride themselves on technical excellence and high standards of performance. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring finance professional to gain hands-on experience. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core transactional accounting and weekly payroll, playing a key role in keeping the financial engine of the business running smoothly. Key Responsibilities 1. Ledger Management (Sales and Purchase) • Manage the full Accounts Payable process, acting as the main contact for suppliers, processing invoices (manual and electronic), matching to purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies. • Raise and issue accurate customer invoices and proactively manage aged debt to maintain strong cash flow. • Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and internal checks to ensure ledger accuracy. 2. General Ledger and Month-End Support • Complete daily bank postings and reconciliations across multiple accounts in Sage 50. • Assist with nominal ledger entries, accruals, and prepayments. • Support month-end close by preparing schedules and investigating transactional queries. 3. Weekly Payroll (Critical Function) • Coordinate end-to-end weekly payroll as the main liaison with the external payroll provider. • Extract and validate attendance data from the ..... full job details .....