The role is to provide accounts and administrative support to a fast-growing business; primarily to process a high volume of sales and purchase invoices from a number of UK customers and suppliers. Also assisting the Finance team to ensure all regular financial reporting is accurate and completed on time. The role also provides support for a variety of daily work processes and tasks involved in the day to day running of an office; including inbound telephone call management, office administration and assistance to other teams as required.
1. Input of sales and purchase ledger invoices and credit notes on a daily basis using Sage Line 50
2. Investigate and resolve customer queries with invoices and POD requests
3. Create sales orders on a daily basis using Sage 50
4. Ensure that all purchase invoices are approved promptly.
5. Process expense claim forms.
6. Input of credit card invoices to Sage 50
7. Carry out general office duties; including first point of call for all queries by email and telephone
8. Assist colleagues within the Finance team with finance related activities
9. Provide support and cover for other team members' duties in their absence.
Some experience working within a Finance or Accounts team or office environment
Competency in all MS Office applications; with a good and necessary knowledge of Excel including V-LOOKUPs and Pivot tables
Competency in Sage 50 accounting system (or equivalent) desirable
Confidence to handle a variety of numerical data and check detail of invoices and other documents
Ability to identify, investigate and resolve customer queries and problems
Ability to work accurately; using initiative to check work and correct errors
Good attention to detail; whilst maintaining the ability to multi-task
Organises work effectively; managing all regular tasks and meeting strict deadlines
Confidence to deal with external stakeholders and suppliers; building and maintaining good working relationships
Excellent communication and listening skills; both written and verbal, with a confident telephone manner
Demonstrates an interest in Finance and Accounting
Desire and determination to develop professionally and grow with the needs of the business.