Assistant Accountant / Credit Controller

Samuel Wilkes (Engineering) Ltd and Wilkes Security Products Ltd.

About the role

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Assistant Accountant / Credit Controller to support our finance function across sales ledger, purchase ledger, weekly payroll and general accounts administration. This is a varied role suited to someone with strong accuracy, good communication skills and the confidence to manage routine finance processes from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger and Credit Control

Managing approximately 70 active customer accounts.

• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Process stock despatches and prepare despatch advice notes.
• Arrange courier deliveries and print shipping labels.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes promptly and accurately.
• Email invoices and customer statements.
• Process and allocate customer payments.
• Manage customer credit limits and monitor aged debt.
• Chase overdue invoices and resolve customer account queries.
• Ensure all despatches have been invoiced to customers prior to month‑end.
• Project Financial controller oversees the financial lifecycle -including revenue tracking, expenditure control ,cashflow optimisation for a high visibility , multi-year project

Purchase Ledger

Managing approximately 50 active supplier accounts.

• Maintain supplier account records.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Process purchase invoices, checking accuracy and coding.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly supplier payment schedules for approval.
• Prepare and process supplier BACS payments.
• Allocate supplier payments and resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Ensure all deliveries have been invoiced at month‑end and prepare accruals where necessary.

Weekly Payroll

Processing payroll for 7 weekly paid employees.

• Set up and maintain employee records.
• Download and check timekeeping data from the clocking‑in system.
• Verify hours worked and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate weekly wages and produce payslips.
• Prepare payroll BACS payment schedules.
• Submit payroll information to HMRC via RTI.
• Manage payroll periods and respond to payroll queries.
• Maintain holiday records for weekly and monthly paid employees.
• Prepare payroll journals for the accountant.

General Finance Administration

• Provide day‑to‑day and ad‑hoc support to the accountant.
• File and organise finance documents.
• Order office stationery.
• Assist with reports and general finance administration as required.

About You

• Basic accounting knowledge and previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (Pegasus Opera preferred).
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• A positive, reliable attitude with effective communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role within a small, busy office environment.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to ***email_hidden***.