Accounts Assistant

About the role

Sharp Consultancy is working with a growing business in Penistone that is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role offers a varied mix of responsibilities across the sales ledger, credit control, invoicing and month‑end processes.

Key responsibilities

• Process and allocate daily customer receipts and bank transactions.
• Manage customer accounts, carry out credit checks and control.
• Raise daily customer invoices and credit notes, including commercial and export invoices.
• Produce weekly customer and management reports and support month‑end reconciliations.
• Post inter‑company transactions and assist with VAT reporting.
• Handle customer credit‑card payments and maintain accurate financial records.

Required profile

• At least 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• Good understanding of sales ledger and credit control processes.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Experience with Sage accounting software or a similar system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.