Accounts Assistant
Location - Peterborough
Salary - £26000
Hours – Monday – Friday (Apply online only)
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be able to provide essential support to the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Credit Control.
* Assisting in accounts payable, including supplier setup, processing invoices; to include Purchase Order matching, inputting invoices on to Xero, resolving customer queries and the taking of credit card payments.
* Assist with Credit Control, to include monitoring outstanding balances, following up with customers on overdue payments, and maintaining accurate debtor records.
* Assist in the maintenance of the Accounts Inbox to ensure that all entries are dealt with in a timely manner, or re-directed to the relevant individual(s) in the business best suited to deal with the enquiry.
* Purchase/Sales ledger duties - Creating invoices.
* Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices & receipts.
* Bank and supplier statement reconciliation's.
* Managing and resolving queries and running payments.
* Supporting the completion of reports for month end and for sending to external Accountants.
* Processing BACS and Cheque payments.
* Payroll support.
Knowledge & Experience:
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude to ensure financial processes are executed accurately.
* Possess the ability to properly allocate/un-allocate cash using customer remittances/communications.
* The ability to work quickly and efficiently whilst under pressure to ensure all invoices are correctly inputted onto Xero.
* A proven record of query resolution within Accounts Receivable, Account Payable and Credit Control.
* Basic understanding of financial principles.
* Possess strong Microsoft Excel experience with relevant experience with various financial software systems, preferable Xero