Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation. This position involves managing accounts payable, performing data entry tasks, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience with various accounting software and a keen eye for detail.

Key Skills

Analytical thinker and problem solver.

Competent IT skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheets (Microsoft packages) and Sage or similar finance program.

Proficiency in data entry, customer service and managing financial data.

Knowledge of general ledger accounts, financial statements and credit control.

Organised and time management skills.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Ability to work as a team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

Managing the purchase ledger and ensuring all supplier records are up to date.

Posting and allocating daily cash and BACS receipts into SAGE 200 system.

Invoicing customers daily or monthly as required

Production of Monthly Statements for Customers.

Month end supplier statement reconciliations identifying errors and omissions.

Maintaining weekly CRM log of invoice errors to assist in providing information to monitor member performance.

Dealing with enquiries from suppliers regarding invoices in query, providing copies of emails etc.

Input of Purchase Ledger invoices for invoices received from Rebates and expenses associated with National accounts.

Preparing payment runs (BACS, CHAPS) and ensuring approvals are in place.

Liaising with Sales Department resolving queries and assistance where necessary.

Produce Monthly Statements for customers.

Assisting with Credit Control contacting and liaising with members and Suppliers and ensuring timely and effective collection of all debts and payments.

Maintaining contact with members and Suppliers to ensure invoices been cleared for payment, resolving queries both internally and externally regarding outstanding invoices.

Posting and allocating daily cash and BACS receipts into SAGE 200 system.

Input of Purchase Ledger invoices ensuring correct allocation to Nominal Ledger.

Preparing Monthly payment run for Suppliers and input onto bank.

Posting and allocation of payment runs.

Credit Checks and ensuring updates are reviewed and acted upon.

Supporting month-end AP close procedures and reconciliations.

Ensuring that accounts are accurately monitored and recorded.

General administrative support for the accounts department.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience within a finance or bookkeeping environment.

Proficiency in Sage or similar accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite essential.

Package

Company pension.

Employee Assistance Program.

22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service)

2 x Wellbeing days (in addition to annual leave)

1 x Gift & Gain Day

30 towards eye tests

Free parking

On-site gym

Weekly yoga sessions at HQ

If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a thriving team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Accounts Assistant.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Accounts1