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Seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant/Credit controller to join a finance team in Southampton. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance, responsible for managing accounts receivable and assisting with a range of accounting functions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Key Responsibilities - Raise sales ledger invoices and handle customer queries via phone and email. - Chase outstanding payments and perform customer account reconciliations. - Maintain and reconcile the cash book and bank accounts. - Manage invoice financing entries, reconcile accounts, and propose drawdowns when required. - Input purchase ledger invoices and reconcile supplier statements. - Process supplier payments and ensure timely settlement of liabilities. - Reconcile control accounts and monitor the ageing of debtor and creditor balances. - Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit packs. - Support the external audit process. - Prepare currency requirement summaries based on business activity. Person Specification - Strong numeracy and analytical skills. - Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. - Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines. - Previous experience in a similar finance role is preferred. - Knowledge of sales and purchase ledger processes, reconciliations, and cash flow management. - A proactive and team-oriented approach. What's in it for you? - Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive finance team. - Exposure to a variety of accounting processes and functions. - Great location and professional development opportunities. Apply today to find out more: (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)

We are recruiting for a Part Time Accounts Assistant for a long-term temporary based in central Watford. Immediate start until the end of January 2026 This role is 100% office based at the company's offices in Watford. Working hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 2.30pm - with a 20-minute lunch-break. The start time can be flexible and could be a 9.30am start if easier. Lovely friendly working environment in smart offices with free parking! To join a small accounts team working under the Finance Manager - this is an excellent part-time opportunity for an accomplished accounts all-rounder. Daily Duties and Responsibilities: Use of Sage 50 Finance Software, Microsoft Office, BITs, Credit checking software, Realex and Opayo. Maintenance of Sales and Purchase Ledgers Maintenance of cashbooks for BAR and recording daily bank receipts. Processing of purchase invoices, including maintenance of the Purchase order system. Processing of expenses and auditor schedules. Producing sales invoices as required Processing of monthly company credit card statements. Processing Supplier and Member payments as required in accordance with Finance Procedures. Credit Control Set up Direct Debit Mandates and arrange monthly DD collections. Assist the Financial Controller and Finance Assistant in Month end process to include balance Sheet control finance, posting journals, etc. Preparation of monthly accruals, prepayments and deferred income invoice list and Accrued income schedules. Reconciling and recharging inter-company Finance. Ensure Sage is kept up to date regarding contact info, nominal codes, product codes and templates. Person Specification: Experienced Accounts Assistant who is well versed in all the above accounting activities Sage 50 experience is essential. Team player and able to work independently when required Excellent communication skills - both written and oral. Strong attention to detail and able to work to deadlines. Be immediately available and live locally to the office in Watford. Why Temp with Tate? Temping is a great way to build up your career prospects, while allowing you to gain experience in a range of different companies. People temp for many different reasons, whether it is to gain experience, fill the gap between permanent positions or as a lifestyle choice. Temp jobs often present the opportunity to become permanent roles. Allowing you to have an insight into a company without the initial permanent obligation. When temping for Tate you can expect to Have my dedicated attention and service to offer you work that suits you. Weekly pay Accrue up to 28 days holiday pay Free on-site parking Pension contributions Tate Rewards, which include discounts. Employee Assistance programme. Reward recognition awards Gain valuable experience with credible companies. Access to companies' internal vacancies board Free computer skills training Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Credit Controller - Temporary to Permanent Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Pay: £14.83 per hour / £16.48 Start Date: ASAP Contract: Ongoing temporary cover with potential to become permanent I'm currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Letchworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with credit control experience who's looking for a stable role with long-term potential. About the Role: You'll be part of a friendly finance team, responsible for managing the sales ledger across two local sites. The role is office-based in Letchworth, with occasional travel to a nearby site in Hitchin. You'll report to the Senior Finance Assistant and work closely with the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities: Proactively managing and collecting outstanding debts Building strong relationships with clients to ensure smooth account handling Handling customer queries and ensuring timely payments Reviewing and raising credit notes in line with internal processes Preparing weekly debtor reports and attending finance meetings Daily bank reviews and allocation of received funds Vetting customer orders based on credit history and terms Supporting credit reference checks and customer audits Additional Duties: Providing payroll cover when needed Ordering miscellaneous items and general office admin Supporting ad hoc business needs What We're Looking For: Previous experience in credit control or credit management Strong customer service and communication skills Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage changing priorities A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications If you're looking for a new challenge in a supportive and growing business, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or drop me a message for more info

Sewell Wallis is recruiting for a global firm in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is looking for an experienced Sales Ledger Assistant. This business operates in 40+ countries and has well over 50 offices worldwide. Due to expansion, this company is looking for an experienced Sales Ledger Assistant to join the team and chase debt for overdue invoices. Ideally, you will be an experienced Sales Ledger Assistant who isn't afraid to get on the telephone and recover the debt. This role is a Fixed Term Contract to run for 12 months, however it could get extended or made permanent. What will you be doing? Chasing customer payments in line with payment terms to minimise bad debt. Handling of all interactions received into Credit Control, ensuring all requests are completed and successfully resolved within the agreed service level. Looking for process improvement opportunities. Working to daily targets set by the Team Leader. Working with individual and business overdue debt reduction targets and cash collection. Working on customer disputes to help minimise outstanding debt and escalate to the appropriate business owners. Creating and categorising outbound service requests. What skills are we looking for? Experience in Sales ledger . Excellent telephone manner. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to hit targets and KPIs. What's on offer? Hybrid working. Cycle to work scheme. 50% towards your gym membership. Bonus scheme. 25 days holiday, which will increase to 28. Loyalty awards. Send us your CV below, or contact Lewis Walker for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Assistant Accountant Location: Warwick Salary: 33,000 - 36,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Our client, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a dynamic and ambitious business. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the finance function, ensuring accurate transactional processing, reconciliations, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of finance tasks and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes across the business. Key Responsibilities Assist with month-end closing procedures, accruals, prepayments, and journals Complete balance sheet reconciliations Support and prepare management reports Process purchase invoices and manage purchase orders Raise sales invoices and manage credit control Reconcile supplier, customer, and bank accounts across multiple entities Prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments Produce aged receivables and payables reports Assist with VAT returns, CIS submissions, and month-end reporting Provide support on ad-hoc finance tasks as required Skills & Experience Proven experience in purchase ledger and finance administration Strong IT skills with excellent Excel proficiency Experience using Business Central (desirable but not essential) High level of attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player Benefits & Package: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company contributory pension scheme Professional Development - Support with training, development, and career progression opportunities Hybrid working options Employee well being initiatives and access to support programmes To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

About the role Sytner Stevenage has a fantastic opportunity available for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. As a Sytner Accounts Assistant, you will support the day to day functions of the accounts department from the sales and purchase ledgers to the daily cash postings and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required. Sytner Accounts Assistants work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About You When applying for this role please consider that we require candidates to have experience within an accounting role as a minimum requirement for this role. Previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office would is not essential but would be advantageous. Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.