Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant / £24,000 - £28,000 / Eastbourne

Client Details

My client are a well-established business operating in Eastbourne. They are looking for a new permanent member to join the established Finance team.

Description

As the Accounts Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing Invoices:

  • Accurately inputting supplier and customer invoices into the accounting system.
  • Verifying the accuracy of invoice details, such as amounts and payment terms.
  • Ensuring invoices are authorised and coded correctly.

• Accounts Payable and Receivable:

  • Monitoring and following up on outstanding invoices.
  • Reconciling supplier statements and handling queries related to payments.
  • Preparing and processing payments to suppliers.

• Bank Reconciliation:

  • Regularly reconciling bank statements with company records.
  • Identifying discrepancies and resolving them promptly.

• Credit Control:

  • Monitoring customer accounts to identify overdue balances and taking action to recover debts.
  • Contacting customers via phone, email, or letters to follow up on outstanding payments.
  • Negotiating payment plans and maintaining records of agreed payment terms.
  • Assessing new customer creditworthiness using credit checks and setting appropriate credit limits.
  • Reporting on aged debtors and escalating problem accounts to management when necessary.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of credit control activities and customer communications.

Profile

To be successful in your application for Accounts Assistant, you should be:

• Previous experience in a similar role (Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control).
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to build both internal and external relationships.
• Familiarity with Accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop skills.

Job Offer

If you are successful in your application, you should expect:

• Salary circa £24k - £28k
• Opportunity to work in an established Finance team
• Excellent office working environment
• Role progression and salary reviews
• Free parking available