Ledger Accountant (AP & AR)

Job description

About

Our client, a respected industry leader, is seeking a motivated Finance Administrator to join their finance team. This role involves managing full accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within a collaborative team environment. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely alongside the Payroll Administrator.

This is a full time, permanent role, based in the office. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, with an early finish on Friday at 1:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable including customer profile setup, invoice generation, credit processing, cash receipts, and account resolution

• Conduct professional debt collection and manage aged debtor accounts to ensure timely payments

• Handle accounts payable processing including invoice verification, payment runs, supplier statement reconciliation, and employee expense claims

• Support purchase order processing with accurate authorisations, GL coding, and monitoring outstanding orders

• Assist with weekly sales reconciliation, maintain accurate financial records, and support month-end procedures and external audits

• Provide payroll coverage during colleague absences to ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• AAT Level 3 qualification or substantial proven experience in both AP and AR functions

• At least two years' experience in accounts administration or finance support roles

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy in financial tasks

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines independently

• Effective communication skills, especially for debt collection and supplier liaison

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Benefits

• Early Finish EVERY FRIDAY at 1:30pm
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Collaborative working environment

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.