We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent professional services business based in Stockton-on-Tees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly, close-knit team within a stable and respected organisation.
This role will suit someone who enjoys a varied accounts position, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and is confident managing purchase ledger, utilities, and day-to-day finance administration in a busy office environment.
Reporting into senior management, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger and associated finance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices (c.100 per week), ensuring correct authorisation and confirmation of completed works
Managing utility invoices, monitoring balances, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records
Reconciling supplier statements, handling supplier queries, and completing new supplier onboarding
Managing and escalating communications from debt collection agencies as required
Recording meter readings, reviewing utility bill downloads, managing credit notes, and updating estimated readings
Accurately recharging utilities and allocating costs
Posting daily cash receipts to the ledger
Issuing account statements, carrying out credit control follow-ups, and escalating overdue balances
Managing a shared inbox, organising invoices for processing, and acting as first point of contact for incoming calls
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Confidence handling high volumes of invoices and financial data.
A proactive, professional approach with strong communication skills.
Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office.
Additional Information:
· Working hours: 40 hours per week (excluding 30-minute lunch breaks), Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 17:00 each day
· Holiday entitlement: 24 days per annum + bank holidays
Please press ‘apply’ to submit your CV, or contact Emily Watson at our Middlesbrough office for further info.