Our client is a leading, luxury jewellery wholesaler located in the City of London who are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.Working alongside the Head of Finance, this position will be focussed in managing accounts payable/receivables and supporting the day-to-day financial operations.Our client is seeking a candidate with a positive and proactive mindset who can actively contribute to the business during an exciting period of growth.Key Responsibilities:-Oversee and manage the accounts payable and receivable ledgers-Dealing with supplier and customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments-Handling the credit control and collections processes, ensuring timely payments while maintaining strong and positive relationships with customers-Proactively follow up with customers on overdue payments-Negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes in a professional and positive manner-Conduct thorough credit assessments on new and existing customers to manage risk effectively-Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions and payment statuses-Prepare detailed reports on outstanding debts, payment trends and collections-Use of Xero softwareKey skills:-Proven experience in credit control and managing accounts payable/receivables-Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues diplomatically-Proficient in Xero accounting software and skilled in MS Office, particularly Excel-High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial processesThis is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant seeking a permanent, full-time role. Please note that this role is fully office based Monday-Friday. Contact Fame Recruitment for further information.Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond individually however, if you have not heard from a consultant within 24 hours then your application has been unsuccessful.
Back to searchAccounts Assistant
Fame Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 21 days
London, Greater London EC1R 0WX
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a luxury jewellery wholesaler in the City of London, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.
- The role focuses on managing accounts payable/receivable and supporting daily financial operations, with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
- Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in credit control and managing accounts.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as proficiency in Xero software, are required for this position.
- This is a permanent, full-time role that is fully office-based from Monday to Friday.
