Kenny Recruit are partnering with a very good client or ours, who are in the public sector, in their search for a Finance Assistant on a 12 month maternity contract.
You will look after all aspects of the Accounts Payable & Receivable functions whilst also being responsible for some credit control. You will provide support to the business with all aspects of supplier management, invoice processing and payments as well as general maintenance of the systems. This isn't just a data input role, it is an end-to-end Accounts Assistant role including coding, matching, batching of invoices, payment runs, credit control etc. You will also be involved with inputting and checking lease information and ensuring that the billing and receipting is prepared and completed in a timely manner.
The role will also include processing utility invoices and assisting to ensure that all utility accounts are included in their consolidated billing and any additions or deletions are actioned and followed up in a timely manner.
Pay: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Staines (1 day in the office, 4 working from home)
Working hours: Flexible working hours over a 36 hour working week, core hours being 10am - 4pm.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the collection of rents from the Council's tenants across the commercial, municipal, and residential portfolio.
- Help to ensure that tenants pay on time and to chase up debt where this does not occur.
- Full end to end processing of accounts payable and receivable functions
- Reporting of KPI's, including budget monitoring, debt performance, collection stats
- Monthly supplier payment runs
- Monthly billing cycles and debt chasing
- Business support - working closely with other teams within the council to provide asset finance information & decision support
- System maintenance, e.g., inputting of leases onto system
- New processes/systems testing/preparation
- Help ensure robust processes and systems are in place to manage the financial aspect of the Council's portfolios.
- Assist with ensuring the effective day to day running of the accounting system which deals with all the Councils assets.
Skills needed:
A proven track record working in a varied, hands on, property finance role. You should be experienced in delivering a superior service to all stakeholders across the business. You must have excellent attention to detail, be able to prioritise and manage your workload and be comfortable working alone or as part of a team. Drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Next Steps...
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