Accounts Assistant

eRecruitSmart; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A custom technology solutions company in Wokingham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage invoices, payments, and customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have Accounts Receivable experience or be studying for AAT. You will ensure compliance with financial controls and have the opportunity for study support. The role offers a salary of £22,000 to £25,000 per annum, along with benefits including an annual bonus and pension.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Group Income Protection

Pension

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or willingness to study AAT.
• Understanding of Accounts Payable processes and reconciliation.
• Ability to manage customer relationships and resolve queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer ledgers and resolve non-payment issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external controls.
• Process invoices and reconcile accounts efficiently.

Skills

Accounts Receivable experience

Knowledge of VAT on UK and foreign stock purchases

Confident user of MS Office with Excel skills

Education

Studying or completed AAT qualification

Tools

JD Edwards or equivalent ERP system

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our clients Finance Team in Wokingham. If you are considering studying AAT, or have the relevant experience, we would welcome you to apply.

About the role

As an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for the Accounts Payable and the Accounts Receivable. The role involves ensuring that the company receives payments for goods and services by verifying and posting receipts. You would be expected to complete payments and control expenses by scheduling payments, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices effectively and efficiently. Responsibilities include :

• Managing customer ledgers by contacting customers, investigating circumstances of non-payment, and resolving conflict.
• Maintains adherence to procedures ensuring internal and external controls remain compliant.
• Ensure queries are resolved and work with the business to manage supplier and customer relationships.
• Post payments / Receipts.
• Processing of invoices accurately and in a timely manner and reconcile the AP ledger to supplier statements.
• Process supplier payments including payments in a range of foreign currencies.
• Ensure VAT on purchase invoices are correctly processed, including on employee expenses and intercompany transactions.

About the rewards

As an Accounts Assistant you will receive a salary of £22,000 to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience plus :

• Annual bonus
• Group Income Protection
• Pension
• Life Insurance

Study support could be offered to the successful candidate who demonstrates the desire to enhance their knowledge.

About you

To be successful for the role of Accounts Assistant you must be / have :

• Proven Accounts Receivable experience or embarking on AAT study.
• An understanding of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payment setup, AP close, new supplier setup, supplier master files, resolving supplier queries, controlling goods received not invoiced and material returns sub ledgers and reconciling to the general ledger.
• Knowledge of VAT on UK and foreign stock purchases.
• Experienced user of JD Edwards or equivalent ERP system would be desired.
• Confident user of MS Office with Excel skills.

About the company

Our client is a custom technology solutions Company that strive and deliver to meet their customer's specific requirements. Their diverse and professional team are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. As a member of their welcoming and collaborative team, you will be inspired by your leaders and peers, and your success will be measured on your accomplishments. Innovation, nurturing, and integrity are among their core values that guide everything they do as a Company. Their people and culture are vital to their success. They lead, inspire and encourage their teams to achieve their goals and objectives whilst sharing best practice and ideas, which in turn, grows and develops their talent.