Select Environmental Services is offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our busy administration team in a supporting role. Based in south Reading, we provide commercial waste management and recycling services, including security shredding and washroom hygiene solutions, to a wide range of clients throughout the Thames Valley.
We are looking for a full-time, self-motivated, Accounts Assistant / Administrator with a positive outlook, to provide assistance to the Financial Controller.
Duties include:
* Credit Control (debt chasing via phone & e-mail)
* Posting receipts / payments & reconciling ledger accounts
* Entering Invoices, dockets & other accounting functions
* Answering telephone calls in a professional, efficient but friendly manner
* Dealing with customer requests and queries
* Liaising with and supporting all internal departmental functions
* Data entry using Microsoft Office and bespoke software (training provided)
* Keeping customer records and files constantly up-to-date
* Producing data/finance reports
* May be required to assist the Customer Service Team on occasion & under supervision
The ideal candidate will be expected to have the following principal skills and essential criteria:
* Accounting experience within an office environment
* Qualifications not essential; however, experience is a must
* Be competent using MS Office
* Ability to work under pressure
* Methodical organisational skills
* Flexible and enthusiastic approach to all tasks
* Be able to multitask
* Have a polite and friendly telephone manner
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with high levels of literacy
* Speak Fluent English
Starting salary for this full-time position will depend upon experience and qualifications - between £11.44 to £13.50 per hour. Working hours are non-negotiable and office based, Monday – Friday, 09:00AM – 05:00PM, 37.5 hours per week.
If you possess the qualities we are looking for and want to join and be part of a friendly committed team, please apply online, enclosing your CV together with a covering letter, which must also state your salary requirement and the notice period you would need to provide your current employer if applicable; applicants not adhering to this will not be considered.
Important Note: there will be a brief initial interview via phone; if this is successful you will thereafter be called in for a face-to-face interview at our offices.
Benefits:
* Full training provided
* 28 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays)
* On-site parking
* Easy access via public transport
* Career progression
Select Environmental Services Limited is proud to be a National Living Wage and Equal Opportunities employer.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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