Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wellington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Wellington is seeking a detail-oriented Credit Control and Purchase Ledger professional. The role involves managing customer credit ratings, processing payments, and generating financial reports. Join a supportive team that values integrity and excellence, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free car parking

Lunch provided during working days

Share of company-wide bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient in Sage software or similar accounting software.
• Strong credit control and customer payment processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage customer credit ratings and ensure timely payments.
• Accurately record and manage purchase invoices in Sage.
• Generate and analyse financial reports as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Customer Payment Processing

Credit Control

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office Suite

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Location: Wellington, Somerset (office based)

Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (paid monthly)

Benefits: Competitive salary, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free car parking, lunch provided during working days, and a share of the company-wide bonus scheme based on company performance.

Company Overview: Join a progressive, longstanding, dynamic company with traditional values that recognises and appreciates integrity, dedication, and excellence. Our client is committed to providing exceptional service and fostering a positive working environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Credit Control: Monitor and manage customer credit ratings, ensure timely payments, pursue overdue payments, and maintain good relationships with customers' accounts departments.
2. Purchase Ledger: Accurately record and manage purchase invoices, ensuring timely and correct entries into Sage.
3. Checking Prices on Supplier Invoices: Review supplier invoices before payment to verify prices match the original order.
4. Paying Suppliers: Use online banking to process supplier payments, ensuring timely payments and recording them in Sage. The company has an excellent track record of prompt payments.
5. Handling Foreign Currency Transactions: Manage foreign currency transactions, including ordering foreign currency, processing payments through online portals, and recording in Sage.
6. Sales Ledger & Processing Customer Payments: Assist with sales ledger tasks, process customer payments, and coordinate with team members.
7. Running Financial Reports: Generate and analyse financial reports as needed.
8. Staff Holiday Calendar: Manage and maintain the staff holiday calendar.
9. Other Duties: Perform various additional tasks as required.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Friendly, detail-oriented team player with regular interaction with sales and purchasing teams.
• Proficient in Sage software or similar accounting software.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and other relevant software.
• Competent with online banking.
• Strong credit control and customer payment processing skills, with good communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A friendly but firm telephone manner.

Next Steps: Please apply online or email your CV to [email address]. For enquiries, contact Georgie at [contact details].

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments upon request.