Senior Accounts Assistant

  • Prime Appointments
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Nov 07, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

A client of ours in the Chelmsford area are recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and paying 27,000 - 32,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the sales ledger, ensuring accurate and timely transaction posting.
  • Oversee credit control, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain positive customer relationships.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare and issue invoices; allocate payments and resolve queries.
  • Support management accounts, month-end close, and cash flow forecasting.
  • Respond to customer enquiries and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data.
  • Perform general finance and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Senior Accounts Assistant position:

  • Previous Accountancy/Finance experience
  • Strong knowledge of Sales Ledger/Credit control
  • Proficient in Excel and experience with Netsuite desirable
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills

Great Benefits to working for this company include:

  • 23 days holidays + bank holidays + birthday off
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Regular company social events
  • Agile working
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Cycle to work and more.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Senior Accounts Assistant position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.