Astute Recruitment are working exclusively with a global business, based in Ilkeston, looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance department on a full-time, permanent basis.
Job Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP):
* Ensure payments, amounts, and records are accurate
* Manage the cashbook and petty cash
* Oversee credit control and debt collection
* Print and distribute customer statements
* Address queries and reconcile customer accounts as necessary
* Process invoices, including matching, coding, and filing
* Reconcile delivery notes and supplier statements with invoices and orders
* Raise and post month-end journal entries
* Liaise with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers
* Maintain and update procedural documentation
* Reconcile supplier statements, set up new supplier accounts, and maintain existing account details
Accounts Receivable (AR):
* Post cash transactions
* Reconcile daily banking
* Prepare weekly reports
* Send copy invoices/statements as requested by customers
* Run the stop list throughout the day and contact customers for payment to release orders
* Maintain existing customer accounts and set up new ones
* Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers, reviewing their credit limits
* Handle insolvency cases, complete proof of debt forms, and liaising with insolvency practitioners to retrieve stock/equipment
* Submit overdue accounts to money claim online when necessary
* Maintain the bad debt list and write-offs
* Issue final demands for overdue accounts
Profile & Key Skills:
* Team player with the ability to follow directions accurately
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proficient IT skills, especially in spreadsheet software
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Well-organised, ensuring work is easily understood by others
* Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
* Strong administrative skills
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Experience of Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel to intermediate level
Experience with accounting/financial software packages, i.e.: SAGE, SAP (this is desirable although training will be given)
Hybrid working - 3 days in office/2 from home (first 3 months in office). 25 + 8 days holiday + 1 extra day for every 5 years of service up to a max of 30 + 8 days holiday. £24,000 - £25,000