Company Description
Meri Meri designs partyware, seasonal decorations, heirloom-quality children’s gifts, and dreamy dress-up items inspired by the imagination of childhood and sophisticated design. Founded in 1985 by Meredithe Stuart-Smith, the company began with a range of glittery greeting cards and expanded to include tableware and the invention of the ‘cupcake kit’ in 2008. Meri Meri continues to innovate with luxury children’s party items and sustainable partyware. Now, Meri Meri's products are sold in 69 countries, over 5,000 shops, and online, with offices in Cheltenham, UK and Reno, US.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for an Accounts Assistant based in Cheltenham, with the opportunity to work from home up to 2 days a week. The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the finance team in various tasks, including credit control, reconciling cashbooks and sales commission.
Day-to-day responsibilities will also involve communication with other departments to ensure proper financial management and record-keeping.
Responsibilities include:
Cashbooks
* 4 multi currency bank accounts
* Post all AR and GL transactions
* Reconcile cashbook to bank statements
Sales commission
* Run reports in NetSuite
* Review reports and issue self billing invoices
US Sales Tax
* 33 States
* Input data to each States’ tax portal
* Make payments
* Reconcile postings with NetSuite
Credit Control
* Update weekly accounts receivable spreadsheets for US and UK
* Monitor comments provided for overdue debts
* Follow up on overdue debts with account managers or customers
* Provide statements, copy invoices and issue credit notes
Qualifications
* Experience of Credit Control
* Finance and Accounting skills
* Strong Communication skills
* Attention to detail and organizational skills
* Proficiency in financial software and tools
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Relevant degree or certification in finance or accounting is advantageous
* Previous experience in a similar role
Required
* Confidence with Excel, Word and Outlook
* Communication skills: email, Teams and telephone
Salary
* The salary for this role is £25,000 to £28,000 per annum depending on experience.
Benefits
* 23 statutory holiday days & 8 bank holidays per annum
* Additional day off for your Birthday
* Possible hybrid working
* Generous Company discount
* Private Medical Insurance after 5 years’ service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Long service award scheme
* Company social events
To Apply
Please send your CV with the email subject ‘Accounts Assistant’ to recruitment@merimeri.com. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please no recruitment agencies.