via reed · 30 June 2026 ·7 days ago

Accounts Assistant (purchase and sales ledger)

Source4 Personnel Solutions
Reading Full-time GBP 28,000 – 30,000
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Our client is looking for an Accounts Assistant (purchase and sales ledger). This is a varied role where you'll become an integral part of the team, taking ownership of the purchase and sales ledger while assisting with general office administration when required. Reporting directly to the Directors, your responsibilities will include:

Purchase Ledger

  • Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

  • Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.

  • Reconciling supplier statements.

  • Preparing supplier payment runs.

  • Resolving invoice queries with suppliers.

  • Maintaining accurate supplier records.

Sales Ledger
  • Raising sales invoices.

  • Allocating incoming customer payments.

  • Chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining aged debt reports.

  • Reconciling customer accounts.

  • Resolving customer account queries.

  • General Finance Duties

  • Bank reconciliations.

  • Processing expenses.

  • Assisting with month-end procedures.

  • Maintaining accurate financial records.

  • Filing and organising finance documentation.

  • Liaising with the company's external accountant where required.

Office Support
  • As part of a small team, you'll also be happy to support with general office administration when needed, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the business.

The successful candidate will have:
  • Previous experience in both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.

  • Good working knowledge of accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar).

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Good organisational and time management skills.

  • A proactive and flexible approach to work.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • The ability to work independently while also being a valued member of a small team.

Salary £28k - £30k DOE

Please note:

As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview.

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