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- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: High Wycombe
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This role involves a wide range of accounting tasks including managing both purchase and sales ledgers and performing other ad-hoc tasks. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your career in a fast-growing company.
Day-to-day of the role:- Maintain the UK Accounts Receivable ledger to the current high standard, managing around 400 accounts totalling almost £2m.
- Handle the Purchase Ledger and Expenses payments efficiently.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers.
- Perform daily cash allocations, process supplier payments, and conduct Bank Reconciliation.
- Monitor shipments for accounts that are overdue or exceed their credit limits, obtaining necessary authorisations from management.
- Resolve customer and supplier queries promptly to maintain good business relationships.
- Ensure customer accounts are kept within agreed credit limits and manage overdue accounts in line with company policy.
- Keep supplier statements up to date and ensure they are paid according to agreed terms.
- Manage administrative tasks and update procedural documents as needed.
- Conduct credit checks and set up new customer accounts.
- Prepare and enter journals into the system.
- Proven accounting background with a solid understanding of accounting double entry and basic accounting principles. QBE or other accounting qualifications preferred.
- Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP B1 and Prospect CRM software is highly advantageous.
- Excellent team player who can also thrive under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build excellent rapport with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
