£20K/yr to £25K/yr
Leicester, England
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Assistant

Posted by Macildowie Recruitment and Retention.

THE COMPANY

We are representing a well-established client that supplies premium quality products designed to provide their customers with significant cost savings, exceptional operational efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and an outstanding service life.

Our client is committed to continually evaluating and introducing products that offer the greatest benefits to a diverse market, especially in the face of increased margin pressures, tightening regulations, and growing environmental concerns.

JOB DUTIES

  • Processing and inputting a large volume of invoices.
  • Ensuring invoices are processed promptly, including following up with staff when goods are not booked in.
  • Managing the processing of company credit cards (10 in total).
  • Handling various recharge accounts.
  • Conducting payment runs in multiple currencies.
  • Completing Intrastat reports.
  • Demonstrating efficiency by setting up payments via BACS, emailing remittances, etc.
  • Verifying supplier banking details in a timely manner.
  • Setting up new suppliers in the system, ensuring all forms are correctly completed.
  • Raising purchase orders.
  • Possessing a strong understanding of purchase coding, including identifying invoices that need to be accrued or depreciated.
  • Promptly checking incoming statements from suppliers and requesting any necessary documents.
  • Learning and managing the sales ledger.
  • Managing and collecting debts from company debtors.
  • Processing invoices and preparing and sending statements.
  • Monitoring bank transactions and posting receipts and payments in the system.
  • Handling credit assessments.
  • Negotiating payment plans with slow-paying customers.
  • Correctly allocating customer payments.
  • Maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in emailing and filing.
  • Liaising with auditors and banks as needed.
  • Taking meeting minutes and demonstrating strong telephone skills.
  • Maintaining a high level of organisation with a proactive, go-to attitude.

BENEFITS

  • Working Hours: 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 45-minute lunch break, Monday to Friday.
  • Holidays: 24 days to start, increasing up to 34 days after 10 years (plus bank holidays).
  • Dental and Optical Plan.
  • Life Assurance Policy (4 times salary).
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, water, fruit, squash, and snacks provided.

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