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Assistant Accountant

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
England, West Sussex, Chichester
Salary
£25000 - £26000 per annum
Closing date
Mar 5, 2021

Job Details

Assistant Accountant / Chichester / Finance / Accountancy

Client Details

A leading organisation based in the Chichester area are seeking an Assistant Accountant on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months.

Description

As Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for:

  • Post customer payments from UK & EURO bank accounts
  • Run Invoices, statements and chase escalation letters to tight deadlines
  • Liaise with Sales teams and Management team on country / customer debt
  • Create new accounts and action on stop routines
  • Build outstanding relationships with internal and external customers
  • Initiate and drive collections on overdue accounts through telephone and email dialogue with customers
  • Post and reconcile bank payments and sales ledger invoices
  • Perform Day to Day tasks including - Accounts Receivable, Customer Billings, Accounts Payable, Month-End Close, General Ledger Maintenance, Monthly Journal Entries, Financial Statement preparation.
  • Key player in the development and maintenance of ERP and B2B System
  • Responsibility for producing accurate and timely monthly financial statements, analyses and reports
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
  • Perform month-end closing and financial reporting process including sales ledger analysis and reconciliation
  • Assist with special projects as assigned with emphasis on system development

Profile

  • Part - Qualified Accountant or qualified AAT
  • Successful knowledge of working in a commercial accounts receivable role
  • Strong attention to detail with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong EXCEL and analytical skills to utilise software technology such as MS Office, ERP Systems, cloud-based technology and understand system integration
  • Knowledge of Revenue Recognition, Foreign Currency and other financial reporting requirements

Job Offer

£25-26,000 + excellent benefits

Company

When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.

We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment. 

 

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