Astute Recruitment are working exclusively with a global business, based in Ilkeston, looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance department on a full-time, permanent basis.

Job Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

Ensure payments, amounts, and records are accurate
Manage the cashbook and petty cash
Oversee credit control and debt collection
Print and distribute customer statements
Address queries and reconcile customer accounts as necessary
Process invoices, including matching, coding, and filing
Reconcile delivery notes and supplier statements with invoices and orders
Raise and post month-end journal entries
Liaise with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers
Maintain and update procedural documentation
Reconcile supplier statements, set up new supplier accounts, and maintain existing account details

Accounts Receivable (AR):

Post cash transactions
Reconcile daily banking
Prepare weekly reports
Send copy invoices/statements as requested by customers
Run the stop list throughout the day and contact customers for payment to release orders
Maintain existing customer accounts and set up new ones
Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers, reviewing their credit limits
Handle insolvency cases, complete proof of debt forms, and liaising with insolvency practitioners to retrieve stock/equipment
Submit overdue accounts to money claim online when necessary
Maintain the bad debt list and write-offs
Issue final demands for overdue accounts

Profile & Key Skills:

Team player with the ability to follow directions accurately
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient IT skills, especially in spreadsheet software
High attention to detail and accuracy
Well-organised, ensuring work is easily understood by others
Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
Strong administrative skills

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Experience of Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel to intermediate level

Experience with accounting/financial software packages, i.e.: SAGE, SAP (this is desirable although training will be given)

Hybrid working - 3 days in office/2 from home (first 3 months in office). 25 + 8 days holiday + 1 extra day for every 5 years of service up to a max of 30 + 8 days holiday. 24,000 - 25,000.