Assistant Accountant

Handley James are currently working with a specialist manufacturer and installer of capital equipment. This organisation has a fantastic reputation and is currently experiencing a growth trajectory. As a result of this, they are now looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant. We have been retained to engage a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant with a particular focus on accounts receivable. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career within a growing business that operates across technically demanding international markets. Your main responsibilities will include: Raising and issuing customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time. Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records. Managing credit control activity, proactively chasing overdue payments and reducing aged debt. Reconciling customer accounts and resolving invoice and payment queries promptly. Producing aged debtor reports and supporting cash flow forecasting and month-end processes. Supporting bank reconciliations, audits and wider financial reporting. Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams to ensure timely payment. Supporting improvements to accounts receivable processes, controls and cash collection. You will ideally have previous experience in an accounts receivable, sales ledger, credit control or transactional finance role. You should be confident raising invoices, allocating payments, reconciling customer ..... full job details .....