Remote Finance Assistant - AP/AR & Credit Control

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX); United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension 8%

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health-cash plan

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing focus

In-house Learning Hub

Job summary

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team, reporting to the Financial Operations Manager. You will support our Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control activities to ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations.

The role includes reviewing finance processes with the Head of Finance, supporting ad hoc requirements, and assisting with payment runs and query resolution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounts role with at least two years in accounts payable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Educated to Level 2/GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Experience with accounting software in an accounts department.
• Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Knowledge of SAGE 200 would be advantageous.
• Experience processing a high volume of transactions and remote working.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve finance processes to become ‘best in class’.
• Provide proactive support to meet the changing needs of the Finance department and respond to ad hoc requirements.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare weekly payment runs.
• Monitor Accounts Payable mailbox and resolve queries promptly.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable mailbox, allocate BACS receipts, and handle remittance inquiries.
• Process credit notes and refunds; prepare intercompany transfers and the daily bank sheet.

Skills

Accounts payable

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Remote working experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team, reporting to the Financial Operations Manager. You will support our Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control activities to ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations.

The role includes reviewing finance processes with the Head of Finance, supporting ad hoc requirements, and assisting with payment runs and query resolution.