Accounts Assistant

1 month ago


Ilkeston, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Astute Recruitment are working exclusively with a global business, based in Ilkeston, looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance department on a full-time, permanent basis.

Job Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

* Ensure payments, amounts, and records are accurate

* Manage the cashbook and petty cash

* Oversee credit control and debt collection

* Print and distribute customer statements

* Address queries and reconcile customer accounts as necessary

* Process invoices, including matching, coding, and filing

* Reconcile delivery notes and supplier statements with invoices and orders

* Raise and post month-end journal entries

* Liaise with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers

* Maintain and update procedural documentation

* Reconcile supplier statements, set up new supplier accounts, and maintain existing account details

Accounts Receivable (AR):

* Post cash transactions

* Reconcile daily banking

* Prepare weekly reports

* Send copy invoices/statements as requested by customers

* Run the stop list throughout the day and contact customers for payment to release orders

* Maintain existing customer accounts and set up new ones

* Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers, reviewing their credit limits

* Handle insolvency cases, complete proof of debt forms, and liaising with insolvency practitioners to retrieve stock/equipment

* Submit overdue accounts to money claim online when necessary

* Maintain the bad debt list and write-offs

* Issue final demands for overdue accounts

Profile & Key Skills:

* Team player with the ability to follow directions accurately

* Ability to meet deadlines

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Proficient IT skills, especially in spreadsheet software

* High attention to detail and accuracy

* Well-organised, ensuring work is easily understood by others

* Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information

* Strong administrative skills

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Experience of Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel to intermediate level

Experience with accounting/financial software packages, i.e.: SAGE, SAP (this is desirable although training will be given)

Hybrid working - 3 days in office/2 from home (first 3 months in office). 25 + 8 days holiday + 1 extra day for every 5 years of service up to a max of 30 + 8 days holiday. £24,000 - £25,000


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