Accounts Assistant
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Inspire Resourcing are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of our client based in Sheffield.
The role is to deliver an efficient and accurate purchase and sales ledger function, supporting the wider finance team and ensuring strong financial controls.
Key accountabilities include:
* Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy (pricing, VAT, currency and customer requirements)
* Manage Credit Control process, ensure timely collection of outstanding debt
* Post and allocate customer receipts, including multi-currency transitions
* Daily Bank Reconciliations
* Process high volume purchase invoices, matching to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare and process payment runs
* Set up and maintain customer and supplier accounts
* Handle customer and supplier queries, maintaining strong working relationships
* Process expenses and petty cash reconciliations
* Supporting month end process
* Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and internal financial controls
* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation relevant to the sales ledger function, particularly regarding the company’s activities ( e.g. Printed Matter, Postage, Exports, etc.)
* Support wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and process improvements
Requirements
* Experience Required:
* Previous purchase ledger experience
* Use of Sage is a bonus but not essential
* Good excel skills
* Experience working in a busy finance / accounting team
The role is to deliver an efficient and accurate purchase and sales ledger function, supporting the wider finance team and ensuring strong financial controls.
Key accountabilities include:
* Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy (pricing, VAT, currency and customer requirements)
* Manage Credit Control process, ensure timely collection of outstanding debt
* Post and allocate customer receipts, including multi-currency transitions
* Daily Bank Reconciliations
* Process high volume purchase invoices, matching to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare and process payment runs
* Set up and maintain customer and supplier accounts
* Handle customer and supplier queries, maintaining strong working relationships
* Process expenses and petty cash reconciliations
* Supporting month end process
* Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and internal financial controls
* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation relevant to the sales ledger function, particularly regarding the company’s activities ( e.g. Printed Matter, Postage, Exports, etc.)
* Support wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and process improvements
Requirements
* Experience Required:
* Previous purchase ledger experience
* Use of Sage is a bonus but not essential
* Good excel skills
* Experience working in a busy finance / accounting team
Reference: 225172448
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Accounts Assistant
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Inspire Resourcing are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of our client based in Sheffield.
The role is to deliver an efficient and accurate purchase and sales ledger function, supporting the wider finance team and ensuring strong financial controls.
Key accountabilities include:
* Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy (pricing, VAT, currency and customer requirements)
* Manage Credit Control process, ensure timely collection of outstanding debt
* Post and allocate customer receipts, including multi-currency transitions
* Daily Bank Reconciliations
* Process high volume purchase invoices, matching to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare and process payment runs
* Set up and maintain customer and supplier accounts
* Handle customer and supplier queries, maintaining strong working relationships
* Process expenses and petty cash reconciliations
* Supporting month end process
* Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and internal financial controls
* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation relevant to the sales ledger function, particularly regarding the company’s activities ( e.g. Printed Matter, Postage, Exports, etc.)
* Support wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and process improvements
Requirements
* Experience Required:
* Previous purchase ledger experience
* Use of Sage is a bonus but not essential
* Good excel skills
* Experience working in a busy finance / accounting team
The role is to deliver an efficient and accurate purchase and sales ledger function, supporting the wider finance team and ensuring strong financial controls.
Key accountabilities include:
* Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy (pricing, VAT, currency and customer requirements)
* Manage Credit Control process, ensure timely collection of outstanding debt
* Post and allocate customer receipts, including multi-currency transitions
* Daily Bank Reconciliations
* Process high volume purchase invoices, matching to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare and process payment runs
* Set up and maintain customer and supplier accounts
* Handle customer and supplier queries, maintaining strong working relationships
* Process expenses and petty cash reconciliations
* Supporting month end process
* Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and internal financial controls
* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation relevant to the sales ledger function, particularly regarding the company’s activities ( e.g. Printed Matter, Postage, Exports, etc.)
* Support wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and process improvements
Requirements
* Experience Required:
* Previous purchase ledger experience
* Use of Sage is a bonus but not essential
* Good excel skills
* Experience working in a busy finance / accounting team
Reference: 225172448
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