Senior Account Assistant
Salary £40,000 to 70,000 per annum
Hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Immediate start for the right candidates.
J ob Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to join our team as an Accounts Assistant. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our finance department by performing various administrative and accounting tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Credit Control, pursuing payment of unpaid invoices.
- Sending statements to customers
- Maintaining accurate and detailed customer records and creating new customer accounts
- Maintain Sales Ledger inclusive of monitoring and maintaining credit limits.
- Resolving disputes
- Taking care of administrative tasks, such as correspondence, filing and printing
- Assist with the sales and purchase ledger.
- Prepare and analyse data using our inhouse systems.
- Supporting with Management Reporting and Accounts, Monthly, Quarterly and Annually
- Supporting with VAT return
- Complying with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies
- Assist with tax planning, budgeting and management meetings, as and when required.
- Weekly debtors review with Management.
- Ensure compliance with EC Sales documentation.
- Process customer card payments.
- Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, and analysis of financial information.
- Other general accounting duties and covering accounts team annual leave / sickness as and when required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferable
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is required.
AAT level 4 desired but not essential should you have the equivalent work history gained in previous role.