My client - a technology business based not far from GUILDFORD STATION is seeking an ACCOUNTS_ ASSISTANT to join them whilst they experience unprecedented growth!
PLEASE NOTE - This role is based in the office for 4 out of 5 days
RESPONSIBILITIES
Payables
- Overall ownership of all aspects of spend management - supplier invoicing, expenses, company cards.
- Manage flow of invoices from suppliers, received by email or via portals
- Ensure accurate posting of costs - cost categories and VAT codes.
- Support FC and CFO with cost control measures by ensuring costs are appropriately approved
- Own all supplier correspondence, including resolution of queries and reconciling supplier statements.
- Manage the processing of employee expenses v
- Implement and enforce expense policies (expenses and prepaid cards)
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Propose weekly payment runs for FC review and approval
- Set up payment runs
Credit control
- Chase outstanding debts - debt collection through phone calls & emails.
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Billing and Sales teams
- Upload & maintain direct debit payments to the bank on a monthly basis.
- Update senior management on key collection issues
- Directing debt collection agencies when required.
Management accounts
- Support Management Accountant prepare prepayments and accruals.
- Support FC calculate bad debt provisions.
THE IDEAL PERSON
- Has started or is willing to start a finance qualification
- Basic knowledge of double entry-booking at a minimum, however, strong work ethic and openness to learn new things is a must.
- Strong level of Microsoft Excel skills.
- Xero experience would be preferable, but not essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisation skills and detail orientation.
- Ability to prioritise, multi-task and effectively manage changing priorities.
Apply today for this great role!!!!