Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant: South Belfast

Permanent | Full-Time | £salary dependent on experience |

REED is delighted to be partnered with our client, a successful business in South Belfast, in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time and office-based opportunity to work for a brilliant company who offer a range of benefits!

The successful Accounts Assistant will be detail oriented as they will be responsible for managing the company's sales and purchase ledgers and bank accounts. You will play a key role in ensuring the company's cash flow remains healthy, minimising overdue debts, timely payment of vendors and resolving any discrepancies or issues arising.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and update the sales ledger, issuing and reconciling accurate invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure that the ledger is up to date.
• Manage and monitor accounts and actively follow up on payments due.
• Ensure timely collection of outstanding debts and reduce overdue receivables.
• Escalate accounts as needed to the senior management or external debt collection agencies.
• Receive, verify, and input purchase invoices into the purchase ledger system.
• Ensure invoices are matched to purchase orders and delivery receipts.
• Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare payment runs for approval in accordance with company payment policies.
• Maintain and update vendor bank details and payment information.
• Assist in producing regular cash flow forecasts and reports for management.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales, purchases, debtor and creditor reports.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a similar role within accounts and credit control
• Knowledge of purchase/sales ledger management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

For a confidential consultation to include package details, please contact Mary at REED Finance Belfast, apply via this advert link, or alternatively you can contact me on LinkedIn.