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