Remote Accounts Assistant: Payables & Receivables

CILEX; United States; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension 8%

EAP and health-cash plan

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing focus

Learning Hub

Job summary

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team, supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions. You will help maintain accurate financial records and contribute to efficient day-to-day operations.

Reporting to the Financial Operations Manager, the role involves processing invoices, payment runs, and resolving queries promptly, with remote work and occasional in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Two years in an accounts role, specifically accounts payable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with accounting software packages in an accounts department.
• Strong written and verbal customer service communication.
• Experience of remote working and high transaction volumes.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable processing, supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable and credit control activities and queries.
• Monitor shared mailboxes and respond to enquiries promptly.
• Allocate payments to customer accounts and process refunds.
• Prepare intercompany transfers and daily bank sheet.

Skills

Accounts payable

High volume transactions

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Level 2/ GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

SAGE 200

Job description

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team, supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions. You will help maintain accurate financial records and contribute to efficient day-to-day operations.

Reporting to the Financial Operations Manager, the role involves processing invoices, payment runs, and resolving queries promptly, with remote work and occasional in-person meetings.