Accounts Assistant

Salary/Rate:Up to £28,000
Job type:Permanent
Role based:Office Base
Town/City:Chesterfield
County:South Yorkshire
Salary Range:20-40k
Discipline:Accountancy & Finance
Job ref:864
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About the Role

Inc Consulting are delighted to be working with a long standing Client, based in Chesterfield who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to take full ownership of its Sales Ledger and Credit Control function. This is a fully office-based role where you’ll work closely with a small, collaborative finance team of two, while also supporting and liaising with operational colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day processes. Offering real responsibility and variety, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of financial operations and building strong working relationships across the business.

Job Description

  • Manage the end-to-end Sales Ledger, including raising invoices and credit notes
  • Proactively chase outstanding debts via phone and email to maintain healthy cash flow
  • Accurately post customer receipts and allocate payments
  • Perform regular Sales Ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently
  • Produce aged debtor reports for management and provide insights where needed
  • Handle billing queries, process Direct Debits, and issue customer statements

Person Specification

  • Previous experience in Sales Ledger and/or Credit Control
  • Hard-working with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • A confident people person, comfortable liaising with customers and internal teams
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a close-knit environment
  • Able to use initiative and work independently when required
  • Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills

On Offer
A salary of £25,000–£28,000, depending on experience, within a stable and growing business. This is an office-based role in Chesterfield with free parking, offering the chance to join a supportive, high-performing, and friendly team. You’ll be part of a business that values collaboration, reliability, and long-term development.

We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform your consultant. Please note, while we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications, we are happy to keep your details on our CRM system and consider you for future opportunities. If you wish to have your details removed at any time, please contact hello@incconsulting.co.uk with your request.

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