Accounts Receivable & Payable Assistant

Hydraquip is the UK's largest independent Hose & Hydraulics company, built on the skill and commitment of our employees. Our continued growth means investment in training, career progression, and recognition for quality work.

Why join Hydraquip?

• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year
• Company pension, wellbeing support & access to a wide-ranging employee benefits & rewards platform, including a paid volunteering day, Refer-a-Friend bonus and Cycle to Work scheme
• Full training and ongoing development provided

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage aged debt and chase overdue customer payments.
• Process supplier invoices and resolve account queries.
• Reconcile customer and supplier accounts.
• Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledger records.
• Support payment runs and general finance administration.
• Assist with audits, document management and process improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the wider finance team.

What we're looking for Essential experience

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Credit Control, Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable role.
• Knowledge of sales and purchase ledger processes.
• Experience processing invoices and managing customer payments.
• Good communication, organisation and accuracy skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Desirable experience

• Experience using accounting software.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• AAT qualification or studying towards one.
• Experience identifying and improving finance processes.