Accounts Assistant

2 weeks ago

Folkestone Park, United Kingdom Atanak Forwarding Ltd Full time

**Job Summary**:
We are a dynamic and expanding transportation company, offering services ranging from international road transport to local haulage. We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team. The role will primarily focus on credit control and day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, looking to contribute to a close-knit and supportive team environment. This position is part-time, with hours from **09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Wednesday** (24 hours per week), including a paid 1-hour lunch break.

**Responsibilities**:
This role encompasses a variety of credit control and bookkeeping responsibilities. Key duties include:

- **Debt Reduction**: Ensuring that aged debts are kept to a minimum and resolving any outstanding issues promptly.
- **Cross-Department Liaison**: Collaborating with the Operations department to address and resolve any payment-related queries or discrepancies.
- **Customer Payment Processing**: Handling customer payments over the phone and ensuring accurate processing.
- **Setting Up New Customer Accounts**: Creating and maintaining credit accounts for new customers, ensuring proper documentation and procedures are followed.
- **Sales Invoice Import**: Importing sales invoices into Sage 50 Accounts from various operational software systems, ensuring correct procedures are followed for accurate data entry.
- **Bank Reconciliation**: Performing daily bank reconciliations to ensure accounts are up to date.
- **Communication with Operations**: Informing the Operations team of customer payments on a daily basis to maintain smooth business operations.
- **Administrative Support**: Assisting the Accounts Supervisor with general accounting and administrative duties as needed.

**Required Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Experience**: At least 1 to 2 years of experience in bookkeeping.
- **Software Knowledge**: Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable but not essential.
- **Educational Requirements**: A minimum of A-levels in Mathematics and Accounting. AAT part qualification is an advantage.
- **Technical Skills**: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

**You must be eligible to work in the UK.**

We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant who is ready to contribute to our team's success

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/12/2024
Reference ID: Accounts Assistant Erith

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