Accounts Assistant

Anderson Knight; Catrine; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment firm in Catrine is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support their client's finance team. This office-based role offers hands-on experience, and opportunities for career progression within a dynamic environment. Ideal for individuals interested in starting or developing a finance career, the position includes responsibilities in sales invoice processing and customer relationship management, with a competitive salary range of £27,000 - £28,000 per annum.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Study support for professional qualifications

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills to work with stakeholders.
• Keen interest in developing a finance career.
• Previous experience in finance beneficial but not essential.
• Driver preferred due to location.

Responsibilities

• Process sales invoices accurately and timely.
• Monitor customer balances for payment management.
• Assist with promotional activity analysis for accuracy.
• Handle customer queries efficiently.
• Oversee compliance for new customer accounts.
• Maintain customer pricing structures for integrity.
• Support month-end processes for reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc finance-related tasks.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Interest in finance

Previous finance experience

Driver preferred

Job description

Anderson Knight is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of our client in Catrine, Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to kick-start or develop their finance career within a well-established, forward-thinking company. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations within the accounts receivable function. As an office-based role, you'll gain hands-on experience while working in a dynamic and collaborative team.

Salary: £27-28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Invoice Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of all sales invoices, maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Credit Control: Monitor outstanding customer balances and manage relationships to ensure prompt payments and healthy cash flow.
• Retro and Promo Analysis: Assist with the review and analysis of promotional activities and retrospective deals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managing Customer Queries: Act as a key point of contact for customer queries, ensuring fast and efficient resolution of issues.
• Customer Onboarding Due Diligence: Oversee the compliance and documentation for new customer accounts to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Customer Pricing Management: Maintain and update customer pricing structures as required, ensuring data integrity.
• Month-End Support: Assist with month-end processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Additional Duties: Support system implementations and assist with ad hoc finance-related tasks as required.

Skills and Experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders.
• A keen interest in developing a career in finance.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role would be beneficial but not essential.
• Driver preferred due to location.

Why Join Our Client

• Exciting Opportunity: A fantastic chance to develop your finance career with a reputable company.
• Career Growth: The company is committed to fostering career development and offers excellent opportunities for progression within the finance function.
• Office-Based Role: This is a full-time office-based role, allowing you to work closely with the team and develop your skills.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus study support for professional qualifications.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work within a vibrant and supportive team that values your contributions.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a growing company with a great work culture please apply or send your CV to Richard Brown at Anderson Knight.