We are looking to hire an Accounts Assistant for our Hereford based client on a fixed term contract (maternity cover).
This is a full time office based role. Remote/hybrid working is not available.
Tasks to include (but not limited to);
- Entering customer receipts into Accounts system.
- Entering Webshop receipts into Accounts system.
- Entering Supplier and Cashbook payments into Accounts system.
- Receiving cheques, entering receipts into Accounts System and preparing cheques for Bank Deposit
- Bank Reconciliations in Accounts system.
- Creating and issuing month end customer statements in MS Excel format.
- Generating customer invoices daily in Accounts system.
- Updating of Excel Spreadsheet from data in Accounts System.
- Creation of Sales Invoices for recharge purposes.
- Creation of Customer Credit Notes on internal office accounts to write off balances associated with complaints and lost parcels.
- Entering Internal Sales Orders for the re-allocation of sales recognition across regions.
- Checking and approving expense claims in relation to correct VAT treatment.
- Creation of Import declaration files based on export declarations, and submission to our freight importers.
- Monitoring sales ledger mailboxes and dealing with email queries.
- Telephone answering and query handling.
- Contacting customers to arrange payment of overdue debts.
- General administrative duties.
Skills Required;
- Basic knowledge of accounting software
- Excel - basic understanding
- Awareness of VAT (staff expenses)
- Excellent administrative skills
- Good telephone and communication skills
- Confident and prepared to learn.
Benefits;
- 8:45am - 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
- Monday to Friday
- 24 days Annual Leave
- Health Cash Plan
- On-site parking