Accounts assistant

3 weeks ago


Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Hays Technology Full time
Accounts Assistant, Permanent

Gillingham, Kent
Full-time hours per week
26, ,000 per annum


My client is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant to support the Finance team in Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions.


Responsibilities and Activities:
Raising the following in the Finance System Evision.

  • New Project details
  • Contract Sales Orders
  • Application for Payments
  • Contract Sales Invoices
  • Purchase Orders
  • Purchase Invoices and checking their validity against the Purchase Order
  • Sundry Sales Invoices
  • Credit notes
Creating new Customer and Vendors in the Finance System
Running debtor reporting
Bank reconciliations
Processing Credit Card expenses and ensuring all relevant receipts have been provided
Preparing and issuing statements as necessary
Maintaining credit control operations in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to ensure swift resolution of any required actions
Reconciliation of supplier statements
Running a VAT return
Running a Supplier payment run
Respond to time-critical emails and actions from clients or colleagues in good time
Ad hoc tasks as directed by the Financial Controller, Group Transactional Manager or CFO to support Finance, HR, and/or Operational staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential

  • A good understanding of Sale Ledger / Purchase Ledger / Credit Control
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Teams
  • Good organisation, with efficient attention to detail
  • Communication skills with both internal colleagues and external suppliers
  • Time management with the inclusion of working to tight deadlines.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work within a fastpaced environment.
  • Qualified by experience and or qualification higher than secondary education
Desirable

  • Understanding of the industry in which the Group operates
  • Experience within a Finance department
  • Industry experience
Range of benefits include,
25 days holiday + bank holidays
hybrid working (3/5 days in office)
continuous training and development
work-life balance company culture; mental health first-aiders and many more


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