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- Location: To be confirmed
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Working Hours: 8:15am - 4:45pm, Mon - Fri
- Salary: To be discussed
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Assistant to support our finance function within a small yet busy finance team. This role is integral to our operations, requiring a candidate with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to managing tasks. The successful candidate will also assist with credit control by posting cash receipts for both trade and pre-paid accounts.
Day-to-day of the role:- Handle general email enquiries such as copy invoice/statement requests.
- Set up new customer accounts and manage monthly statement/weekly debt chase runs.
- Post daily BACS transactions and release held orders in line with delivery requirements.
- Support the credit control team with the management of key customer accounts.
- Conduct aged debtors’ analysis and follow up actions.
- Provide ad-hoc support to the Credit Manager as required by the department.
- Perform various administrative duties and cover the Purchase Ledger department when needed.
- Assist with bank reconciliation tasks and support other areas of finance as necessary.
- Proven work experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
- Good understanding of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions.
- Credit control experience is preferred but not essential.
- Solid data entry skills with high levels of attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
- Confident Microsoft Office user, including Word and Excel.
- Initiative to perform tasks without being asked and to bring new ideas to improve team processes.
- Good knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and bookkeeping.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
