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Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Magpie Recruitment
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Richmond, Surrey TW10 6QE

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Magpie Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable to join a leading company in the consumer food industry, offering a salary of £38,000.
  • The role requires a minimum of part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT and advanced Excel skills, along with a strong work ethic and communication abilities.
  • Key responsibilities include monitoring cash collections, resolving discrepancies, and supporting auditors, while collaborating with non-finance colleagues.
  • The position also offers a bonus scheme of up to 7.5% of the annual salary, along with 25 days of holiday plus public holidays.
  • Additionally, the company provides study support for ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualifications.

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Richmond

£38,000

Office Based Role

Magpie Recruitment is excited to present an amazing opportunity to join a prominent player in the consumer food industry, a company renowned for its innovative products and global presence.

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable to become an integral part of their finance team who is wanting to develop a career in finance within an extremely fast growing and dynamic business.

About the Company:

Join a globally recognised name in the confectionery sector, celebrated for its rich history and portfolio of beloved brands. This company has made a significant impact worldwide, boasting extensive operations across the globe.

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and pursue cash collections from customers
  • Issue weekly report of actual cash collections and aged debtors outstanding per region.
  • Post and apply cash received to the customer account, resolving any customer deductions
  • Identify and resolve cash collection problems in collaboration with non-finance colleagues
  • Investigate customer claims and debit notes, obtaining approval from sales team.
  • Issuing debit and credit notes to customers
  • Running credit checks for new customers
  • Setting up credit limits & terms for new customers
  • Ensuring receipts are up to date
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Provide support to auditors as required
  • Update pricing for existing & new customers in NetSuite.
  • Check and approve pricing on all orders.
  • Liaise with customers in order to sort out sort payments or any other issues.

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable The Candidate:

  • At minimum to be Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT.
  • To have advanced excel skills.
  • Good knowledge of accounting systems
  • Strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
  • A good work ethic, and an ability to prioritise the workload
  • Strong communication skills
  • Have the drive to support the continuous improvement within the Finance team and spread best and effective accounting practice across all areas

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable Rewards:

  • Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000. Reflecting the role's significance within the organisation.
  • Bonus Scheme: Up to 7.5% of annual salary, based on company, division, and personal performance.
  • Holidays: 25 days plus public holidays, with additional company-discretionary days.
  • Study Support for ACCA / CIMA / AAT

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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.