Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Basis: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Job Overview
Our client is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team after a steady period of growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, handling credit control, and assisting with finance-related tasks. This role involves working with Sage Line 50, clearing a significant ledger backlog, and managing transactions related to the sale and leasing of commercial vehicles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Credit Control:
Proactively manage the credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, monitoring customer accounts, and maintaining healthy cash flow.
- Accounts Receivable (Sage Line 50):
Process and manage accounts receivable transactions using Sage Line 50, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, payments, and ledger reconciliation.
- Finance Transactions:
Support the financial management of selling refuse vehicles, including handling finance agreements, invoice discounting, and ensuring proper accounting of related transactions.
- Clearing Ledger Backlog:
Assist in clearing a backlog on the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring accurate reconciliation of outstanding invoices and payments.
- Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to provide financial support, particularly in managing the finances related to asset transactions and customer accounts.
- Ad-hoc Tasks:
Support all areas of the finance function when required, including providing cover for accounts payable, and making process improvements when necessary.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- AAT preferred
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role.
- Proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to clear large ledger backlogs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of communicating effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
- Positive attitude