Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Sunbury-on-Thames. This role involves managing sales ledger activities, credit control, bank reconciliations across multiple currency accounts and supporting month-end and year-end processes. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role within the freight forwarding industry, along with strong accounting knowledge, Sage 50 proficiency and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger:

* Record and allocate customer receipts.

* Maintain up-to-date customer accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices.

* Credit Control:

* Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments.

* Communicate with customers regarding overdue accounts and arrange payment plans if necessary.

Bank Reconciliations:

* Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple currency bank accounts.

* Investigate and re...