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My Clients is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join there team.
Scope of Position:
The role focuses on maintaining accurate, timely, and reliable records for both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including payments and related documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable
* Set up and maintain new customer accounts.
* Allocate received cash accurately and promptly.
* Resolve issues related to short or missing payments.
* Process credit/debit notes with proper approvals.
* Monitor customer portals for remittances and deductions.
* Send invoices to non-self-billing customers electronically.
Accounts Payable
* Create new supplier accounts.
* Process and match invoices with receipts or obtain sign-off.
* Raise debit notes with authorization.
* Prepare payments for approvals.
* Reconcile statements and manage supplier queries.
General Duties
* Handle petty cash and bank deposits.
* Cover reception when needed.
* Assist with month-end and year-end activities (journals, accruals, reconciliations, audits).
* Participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities.
* Follow departmental procedures and quality standards.
* Perform other assigned duties.
Key Areas of Authority:
* Ensure that the objectives of the Business Plan are met in accordance with the framework of the company
* Follow company procedures and policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
* Stop any process where quality or safety issues are identified
* Initiate, recommend or provide solutions via designated channels & verify the implementation of solutions.
Basic Requirements:
* Maths and English GCSE
* Minimum two years accounting experience, in an environment using menu driven accounting package.
* Effective IT skills, with a good understanding of Microsoft Excel & Outlook and SAP
* Ability to handle large volume of paperwork and meet deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all levels of employees in the organization.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
* Comfortable with data entry and managing multiple priorities
40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
On site.
8am-4.30pm,
½ hour break
No working from home