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Accounts Receivable

Reed
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 6GY, England

Contract type

Part Time

Employee Discounts

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.

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  • We are looking for a competent Accounts Receivable Assistant for a part-time, temporary position in Littlehampton, offering a salary between £27,000 and £31,000.
  • The role requires excellent communication skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance-related position.
  • Key responsibilities include managing sales invoices, processing customer payments, and performing bank reconciliations.
  • Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and have experience with accounting systems, particularly Sage.
  • Additional benefits include a company pension, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts, and free on-site parking.
Accounts Receivable Assistant (Maternity cover)
  • Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (25 hours per week)
  • Location: Littlehampton
  • Salary: £27-31,000 

We are seeking a competent and hardworking individual to join our Finance team as an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This part-time, temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to handle key financial responsibilities within a dynamic environment.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Serve as the primary contact for all financial matters relating to sales.
  • Raise sales invoices and manage debtors efficiently.
  • Process customer payments, including handling phone calls and taking card payments.
  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including saving bank statements for month-end processes.
  • Ensure all sales invoices for the current month are processed timely, meeting all deadlines.
  • Run aged debtors reports at the end of each month to clear off any discrepancies.
  • Log sales orders for commission purposes and check sales nominal codes on Sage prior to month end to ensure correct postings.
  • Raise credit notes and process customer refunds when applicable.
  • Manage the Accounts Receivable mailbox and provide general cover for the finance department as needed.
  • Undertake other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner.
  • Exceptional organisational skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well within a small team and independently.
  • IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel.
  • Confidence in learning and using accounting systems, specifically Sage.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of organisational information.
  • Capability to remain calm under time pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of Sage systems.
  • Familiarity with CRM/Project Management Software.
Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

To apply for this Accounts Receivable Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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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.