Senior Accounts Assistant

Robert Walters UK; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Senior Accounts Assistant to enhance their dynamic finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations, including accounts receivable and payable, while ensuring adherence to KYC processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, contributing to the company's financial health. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, this position promises professional development and a chance to make a significant impact. If you're ready to elevate your finance career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in credit control and accounts payable roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cashbook processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring smooth financial operations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and resolve customer invoice queries.

Skills

Credit Control

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Reconciliation of Bank Accounts

Cashbook Processing

Online Banking Systems

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Education

GCSE with minimum of 5 grades 7 - 5 including English and Maths

Tools

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Online Banking Systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage both accounts receivable and payable, ensuring the smooth running of financial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing aged receivables and payables reports, resolving customer queries, and handling supplier invoices. This role requires a meticulous individual with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Manage accounts receivable and payable
• Resolve customer and supplier invoice queries
• Ensure adherence to KYC processes

What you'll do:

As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in managing the company's financial operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include processing customer receipts and supplier payments through the cash book, reviewing customer credit limits, and ensuring adherence to KYC processes. You will also handle administrative tasks such as running automated routines for emailing monthly customer statements and tracking suppliers to maximise Early Settlement Discounts. Your ability to reconcile bank accounts, resolve purchase invoice queries, and maintain up-to-date purchase ledgers will contribute significantly to the company's financial health.

• Manage the Aged Debt report primarily in respect of overdue accounts.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customers with overdue account status.
• Administer new customer credit account requests.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts.
• Ensure that supplier invoices are matched to purchase orders/requisitions/goods received data.
• Complete requests for new supplier credit accounts.
• Assist in preparing the month-end invoice accrual.
• Ensure currency is available and requested in advance to meet all foreign currency payments.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Accounts Assistant position brings a wealth of experience in credit control and accounts payable roles. Your proven track record in managing both accounts receivable and payable, coupled with your strong Microsoft skills (particularly Excel), will set you apart. Experience with online banking systems, ERP systems or accounting software packages is highly desirable. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to effectively liaise with customers regarding overdue account statuses and resolve any arising issues. Your ability to accurately reconcile currency bank accounts and process receipts and payments through cashbooks is crucial for this role.

• Minimum of 5 grades 7 - 5 at GCSE, including English and Maths.
• Previous experience in a Credit Control and Accounts Payable role.
• Experience with reconciliation of currency Bank Accounts.
• Proficiency in cashbook processing receipts and payments.
• Strong Microsoft skills (particularly Excel).
• Experience with Online Banking Systems.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or Accounting Software packages.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for its commitment to employee growth and development. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. They believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and provide ample opportunities for professional development. Their commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service and integrity has earned them a strong reputation in the industry.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.