Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to cover a 10-month maternity leave in a Canterbury finance team. You will support day-to-day financial operations across accounts, credit control, invoicing, reporting and payroll administration.

The role requires strong organisational skills and experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015, a solid grasp of Excel, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with colleagues and senior management.

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 Excel skills.
• 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

Accounts experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015

Excel

Microsoft Office

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.

Location

Canterbury Area

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

Salary

£35,000 - £38,000 DOE + Bonus Scheme

Contract

10-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing client seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a 10-month maternity cover contract.

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.