Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) London, SE1 About Us Founded 35 years ago, CLM Fireproofing are experts in passive fire protection and firestopping. We deliver the highest standards of service, and pride ourselves on our technical skills and innovative spirit. Following well documented fire tragedies, the entire fire protection industry is undergoing major reform. Our clients and industry bodies are becoming increasingly upskilled in fire safety systems, compliance and regulation and as a result, are now engaging more heavily with businesses such as CLM to ensure specialism and compliance. We are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Competitive salary - Discretionary Bonus Scheme - 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays - 1 CLM Day (wellbeing day) per annum - Private Healthcare (including Dental, Audiological, Optical, and Mental Health) - Group Life Assurance - Salary Sacrifice Car & Cycle to Work Schemes - Pension employer contribution - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-focused finance or accounting administration professional to join our expert and innovative organisation. As part of a collaborative and growing team, youll play a vital role in supporting our mission to deliver industry-leading fire protection services. Whats more, youll benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities, a competitive rewards package, and a commitment to your wellbeing. So, if you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we want to hear from you The Role As an Accounts Assistant, you will support our finance operations to help ensure our financial health. Managing the purchase ledger, you will post supplier invoices, reconcile statements, process payments within agreed terms and maintain accurate cash flow schedules. You will maintain clear and up-to-date financial records and ensure accurate and efficient processing of supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations. Supporting general finance activities, you will prepare for audits, process client receipts, raise and issue sales invoices and perform bank reconciliations to support cash flow management. Additionally, you will: - Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries - Support credit control activities by chasing outstanding debts and resolving billing issues - Work with the Finance Team to ensure finance processes are accurate and consistent - Assist the Finance Manager with audit preparation and financial records About You To be considered as an Accounts Assistant, you will need: - Experience in a finance and/or accounting administrative or similar position - The ability to understand contractual terms and requirements for documenting transactions - Solid financial skills, including financial reporting abilities - Good numeracy skills and strong attention to detail The closing date for this role is 23rd December 2024. Other organisations may call this role Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Finance Clerk, Ledger Clerk, or Accounts Clerk. Webrecruit and CLM Fireproofing are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if youre looking to take your next step as an Accounts Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.