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Accounts Assistant

Employer
Heyland Recruitment
Location
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Aug 12, 2022

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

I am currently recruiting for my client who are based in Chester. Hybrid work can be offered along with flexible hours - this role can be full time or for the right candidate done on a part time basis. Initially a 6-month fixed term contract with potential to go mote long term after review at 6 months. The company are prestigious and well known and will be able to offer the successful candidate a great working environment and great experience from their time with themJob Purpose: The role will focus on ensuring the completion of the company's day-to-day finance activities that support the production of monthly management accounts, management information and provide a timely and effective credit control service.Key

Responsibilities:
* Manage the monthly credit card process including the reconciliation and ensuring the company process has been followed * Manage day to day credit card queries including managing the day-to-day third-party relationship and review of credit limits * Process month end journal calculations and postings* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and rectified * Provide financial information to budget holders and work with them to ensure a thorough understanding of variances and controls* Work with the team to seek continual improvement of financial controls and processes * Provide support to the Senior Management Accountant and the wider finance team with other ad hoc accounting duties * Proactively manage and collect debts, actively chasing outstanding payments and invoices via various channels including telephone and email* Maintain accurate client accounts on the finance system * Produce and send credit agent statements monthly and follow up on any queries promptly* Review banking systems for receipt of payments and allocate to booking system promptly* Arranging client payments over the phone ensuring they are taken accurately / sending payment link emails promptly and produce receipts if requested* Monitor and report on debt balances and overdue accounts to minimise risk to the business* Manage client invoicing issues and disputes, communicating with the relevant departments to come to a satisfactory conclusion* Escalate difficult accounts, overdue balances or issues and make suggestions for resolution* Review and process refunds according to the processes in place* Support the Management Accountant in the process of monitoring and collecting cash in all areas of the business and any other ad hoc dutiesEducation, skills & experience:* Experience working within a finance department and studying AAT / AAT qualified desirable.* Strong numerical skills* A willingness to adopt a "hands on" flexible approach to all aspects of the role * Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines * Excellent attention to detail and a sense of personal accountability, take pride in the work produced* Genuine team player who will demonstrate a flexible attitude to help the team deliver and use own initiative* Competent in using various computer systems: Excel skills essential, helpful to have experience of Microsoft Dynamics and a desire to learn other systems* Good relationship building skills, used to working with a variety of stakeholders across all levelsIf you feel you have the necessary skills and are keen to find out more, please apply. Interviews to take place asap and start mid-August - September time available.Type - fixed term contractSalary - 20-25kLocation - hybrid / Chester

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