Accounts Assistant

Office Angels; Wellington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and progressive company as an Accounts Assistant, where you will play a vital role in managing customer accounts and ensuring timely payments. This position offers a supportive environment that values integrity and excellence. You will be responsible for credit control, purchase ledger management, and handling foreign currency transactions, all while collaborating with a friendly team. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their career in finance. If you thrive in a detail-oriented role and enjoy building relationships, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free car parking

Lunch provided during working days

Company-wide bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong credit control and customer payment processing skills.
• Proficient in Sage software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage customer credit ratings and overdue payments.
• Accurately record purchase invoices and process payments to suppliers.
• Generate and analyse financial reports as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer relationship management

Sage software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Online banking competence

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Wellington, Somerset (office based)

Hours: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week - 7.5 hours per day)

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

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

Company Overview: Join a progressive, longstanding, dynamic company with traditional values who recognise and appreciate integrity, dedication, and excellence. Our client is committed to providing exceptional service and fostering a good working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Credit Control: Monitor and manage customer credit ratings, ensuring customers pay on time, pursuing overdue payments and forming a good relationship with customers' accounts department.


• Purchase Ledger: Accurately record and manage purchase invoices, ensuring timely and correct entries into Sage 200.


• Checking Prices on Supplier Invoices: Review supplier invoices prior to payment to ensure prices charged match the ordered prices.


• Paying Suppliers: Utilise online banking to process payments to suppliers, ensuring timely and efficient payment cycles, and recording payments in Sage. Our client has an excellent track record of prompt payments to suppliers.


• Handling Foreign Currency Transactions: Manage transactions involving foreign currencies, including ordering foreign currency as needed, processing foreign payments through an online portal and recording in Sage.


• Sales Ledger & Processing customer payments: Assisting with some sales ledger tasks, processing payments and coordinating with team members.


• Running Financial Reports: Generate and analyse financial reports as required.


• Staff Holiday Calendar: Manage and maintain the staff holiday calendar.


• Other Duties: Perform a variety of other small tasks and duties as part of this role.

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.


• 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. Good skills in talking to customers and building strong relationships with them.


• A good, friendly but firm telephone manner.

Next Steps: Please apply online or email your CV to [e-mail]. For any enquiries about the position, contact Georgie at 01823 285440 or email [e-mail]

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