Accounts Assistant, Maldon

Overview

Our client is seeking a proactive & detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations, ensuring accuracy & efficiency in various accounting functions.

This role focuses primarily on Accounts Receivable across all divisions, ensuring accurate & timely processing of invoices, receipts & reconciliations. You will play an important part in maintaining strong financial control, supporting smooth cash flow & assisting the wider finance team as & when required

Main Responsibilities

• Process & review automated sales invoices across all divisions
• Ensure accurate upload to the accounting system
• Post & allocate customer receipts accurately
• Work closely with the sales & finance teams to investigate & resolve customer queries promptly & professionally
• Monitor & follow up on overdue balances through agreed customer processes
• Maintain regular communication with customers & internal teams
• Conduct weekly & monthly reviews of debtor balances
• Prepare debtor KPI reports for management
• Prepare, review & submit monthly invoice finance reconciliations
• Review & maintain customer credit limits in line with trading requirements
• Issue customer statements & reconcile ledgers against customer portals
• Liaise proactively with internal teams to ensure all sales are invoiced correctly
• Process & obtain authorisation for any debit notes received from customers
• Proactively identify & implement process improvements within the sales ledger function
• Support month end close procedures by ensuring all sales transactions & receipts are posted accurately & on time
• Provide month end & year end support with reconciliations & audit preparation

Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant role or similar position
• Excellent data entry skills with attention to detail & accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing individual tasks effectively
• Strong organisational skills & the ability to prioritise a workload in a fast-paced environment

If you are passionate about finance & eager to contribute to a thriving organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as Accounts Assistant.

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