Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working with a growing commercial client based in Worthing in recruiting an Accounts Assistant. Reporting into the Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in Accounts Receivable/Payable and Credit Control for the Group. This is a 6 month contract with probable extension paying up to £26k. They also operate a hybrid working scheme of 3 days from home and 2 from office.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing financial statements
- Process and record financial transactions accurately, following accounting principles.
- Monitor Accounts Receivable and manage cash receipt allocation and reconciliation.
- Maintain credit control to reduce aged debt and issue invoices and credit notes.
- Send monthly statements to customers and liaise with external debt collection agencies.
- Support general ledger maintenance through reconciliations and analysis.
- Assist in preparing financial reports and provide explanations for variances.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address accounting-related inquiries.
- Manage your schedule to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Contribute to process improvements in financial operations.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Stay updated on accounting standards and best practices.
Skills/Experience
- At least 2 years of experience within an Accounts Receivable/Credit Control function
- Experience working in a financial environment.
- Working knowledge of GAAP principles.
- Accounting knowledge of double entry, sales ledger, purchase ledger and general ledger.
- Good IT skills - working level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access Dimensions, and other internal software.