Office/ Accounts Administrator

Salary: 25,000 - 27,000

Benefits:

Company Pension scheme, employers matched contribution of 4%.
Life insurance plan.
Parking on-site.
Holiday entitlement is 25 Days + Bank Holidays.
Company Sick Pay after 3 months of employment.

Location: St Austell

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly organised, detail-orientated Office/ Accounts Administrator to join their team. As their Office/ Accounts Administrator, a background within administrative and accounts roles is vital, with proven experience in accounts and financial reporting being vital. As the Office/ Accounts administrator, being able to work independently and as part of a team is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

Credit Control:

Setting up new customers.
Raising credit notes.
Cash posting.
Ensuring payments are chased for all overdue debts.
Reconciling sales ledger monthly.
Notifying invoice finance of daily transactions.

Purchase Ledger:

Matching invoices to deliveries.
Posting invoices on the system.
Reconciling supplier's accounts with statements.
Coding of approved invoices.
Maintaining supplier accounts and setting up new ones.
Reconciling purchase ledger monthly.
Processing payments.

Sales Administrative Duties:

Managing sales orders, entering them into the system, and maintaining records.
Updating customers on the status of their orders as required.
Allocating goods to be dispatched.
Arranging booking-in slots and informing customers of collections.

General:

Performing basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.
Regularly updating spreadsheets with live data on a daily or weekly basis to support supply chain, planning, production and finance.
Liaising with customers and suppliers when needed.
Undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail with superb organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Level 2 AAT qualification or bookkeeping equivalent.
Proven experience as an Accounts Clerk or experience in a similar financial role.

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