Accounts Assistant - Kingston upon Thames - Finance/Accounting/Controlling/Risk Management/Treasury (United Kingdom)
Part of the ECOM Group, Mercanta is a coffee importer that supplies roasters around the world with the very best coffees. Founded in 1996 in a small office in Southwest London, we now source a huge variety of outstanding coffees from 20 producing countries and sell into over 40 consuming ones from our offices in Berlin, Glasgow, London, Dubai, Seattle, and Singapore.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small business in Kingston upon Thames to provide accounts support.
Role
This is a varied role to support the Company’s Finance team. This role will require an understanding of accounts and accounting software while working closely with and providing support to the Financial Controller.
* Update and maintain financial data using SAP ByD.
* Manage online banking including foreign currency contracts, payments to suppliers both local and overseas, and chasing overdue accounts.
* Maintain the Company’s cash flow position up to date at all times.
* Apply for import loans with the bank, cancel loans, and oversee cash management on a day-to-day basis.
* Conduct daily/weekly bank reconciliations including a number of foreign currency accounts.
* Assist in stock management and keep an accurate record of incoming shipments.
* Reconcile banks, warehouses, etc.
* Develop and implement new administrative systems to improve efficiency.
Skills & Experience Required
* At least 12 months of experience within a similar role.
* Experience with an ERP accounting system – preferably SAP.
* An understanding and ideally previous experience of foreign exchange and international currencies.
* Excellent MS skills with Excel.
* Ability to work on own initiative and within teams as appropriate.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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