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Accounts Assistant

Page Personnel Finance
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 1SN, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Accounts Assistant position offers a salary between £24,000 and £28,000 in Eastbourne.
  • The role requires previous experience in a similar position, such as Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or Credit Control.
  • Key responsibilities include processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and performing bank reconciliations.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be familiar with accounting software, and have a proactive work approach.
  • Successful applicants will join an established Finance team with opportunities for role progression and salary reviews.

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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.