Senior Accounts Assistant

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage both accounts receivable and payable, ensuring the smooth running of financial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing aged receivables and payables reports, resolving customer queries, and handling supplier invoices. This role requires a meticulous individual with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

What you'll do:

• Manage accounts receivable and payable
• Resolve customer and supplier invoice queries
• Ensure adherence to KYC processes
• Process customer receipts and supplier payments through the cash book
• Review customer credit limits
• Run automated routines for emailing monthly customer statements
• Track suppliers to maximise Early Settlement Discounts
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Resolve purchase invoice queries
• Maintain up-to-date purchase ledgers
• Manage the Aged Debt report primarily in respect of overdue accounts
• Serve as the first point of contact for customers with overdue account status
• Administer new customer credit account requests
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts
• Ensure that supplier invoices are matched to purchase orders/requisitions/goods received data
• Complete requests for new supplier credit accounts
• Assist in preparing the month-end invoice accrual
• Ensure currency is available and requested in advance to meet all foreign currency payments

What you bring:

• Minimum of 5 grades 7 – 5 at GCSE, including English and Maths
• Previous experience in a Credit Control and Accounts Payable role
• Experience with reconciliation of currency Bank Accounts
• Proficiency in cashbook processing receipts and payments
• Strong Microsoft skills (particularly Excel)
• Experience with Online Banking Systems
• Familiarity with ERP systems or Accounting Software packages
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for its commitment to employee growth and development. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. They believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and provide ample opportunities for professional development. Their commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service and integrity has earned them a strong reputation in the industry.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Receivable / Credit Control

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Hatfield

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Job Reference: 1WTR04-1F930DAF

Date posted: 11 February 2025

Consultant: Ashely Koven