Accounts Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 10-month maternity cover in Canterbury. The role involves supporting day-to-day financial operations across accounts, credit control, invoicing, reporting and payroll administration.

The ideal candidate will have accounts experience, strong organisational skills and Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience. Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, with a competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts and credit control experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Account management and customer credit checks.
• Setting up customer and supplier accounts.
• Debt chasing and credit control activities.
• Producing debtor and management reports.
• Processing supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Allocating customer receipts and payment journals.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Sales invoicing and credit note processing.
• Producing monthly sales figures.
• Supporting payroll and HMRC payment administration.
• Processing staff expenses and supplier payments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Handling accounts-related enquiries.
• Liaising with colleagues to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Assisting with general finance and administration across the business.

Skills

Credit control experience

NAV experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015

Job description

Accounts Assistant – 10-Month Maternity Cover Accounts Assistant opportunity offering a competitive salary, bonus scheme and varied workload across finance, credit control, reporting and payroll support. This is a 10-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, ideal for an experienced accounts professional with strong organisational skills and Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience who can quickly settle into an established finance team. Accounts Assistant Location: Canterbury AreaHours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pmSalary: £35,000 - £38,000 DOE + Bonus SchemeContract: 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover

This is a varied role where you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, working across accounts, credit control, invoicing, reporting, payroll administration and general finance support.

Duties

• Account management and customer credit checks
• Setting up customer and supplier accounts
• Debt chasing and credit control activities
• Producing debtor and management reports
• Processing supplier invoices and payment runs
• Allocating customer receipts and payment journals
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Sales invoicing and credit note processing
• Producing monthly sales figures
• Supporting payroll and HMRC payment administration
• Processing staff expenses and supplier payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Handling accounts-related enquiries
• Liaising with colleagues to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Assisting with general finance and administration across the business

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous accounts and credit control experience
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive salary package
• Bonus scheme
• 10-month fixed-term maternity cover position
• Varied and diverse workload
• Well-established and growing business
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management
• Opportunity to gain broad experience across the finance function

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.