Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller
- Employer
- ARH Group Ltd
- Location
- Uffington, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Dec 2, 2022
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- Job Role
- Accounts Assistant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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ARH Group are leading experts in Facilities Management, Building Services and Process Engineering. Established in 1990, we have developed enviable knowledge and expertise that allows us to deliver a truly integrated service to our clients.
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts assistant/Credit controller based at our Head Office in Shrewsbury. This intended as a full time, permanent position, we will however consider applications from candidates looking for part time work.
In this role, you will be working closely a team of five members within the finance department, our main duties will include:
* Credit Control
Completing new customer checks, authorisation and correct set up on the company’s systems
Overview Sales ledger ensure that invoicing, payment applications & retentions are processed in a timely and accurate manner
Chase debt as it falls due and maintain accounts within terms.
Set realistic KPI’S for debt management with FC and report on a regular basis
Provide feedback to FC and Account Managers on credit control or invoicing issues
Liaise with customers and account managers to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure credit notes are authorised and raised to avoid payments delays
Ensure payments are allocated to invoices and ledger is complete
Issue customer statements monthly or as required by customers
Manage & maintain customer credit limits in line with a customer credit status report for director’s review
Administer CCJ’s, resolve any overdue issues with Directors to safeguard cash collection
* Cashflow/Banking
Cashflow management and reconciliation of all company bank accounts
Manage a rolling cash receipt forecast to support the Company cashflow decisions
Manage daily update of cashflow for FC
Manage the Santander drawdown facility based on instructions from FC/FD
Maintenance and reconciliation of Company credit card spend
Maintenance and reconciliation of Petty Cash
* Sub-contractors
Maintain and manage sub-contractors, ensuring all paperwork is correct and complete and processed on the company systems to ensure payments are processed on time. Including ensuring insurances and certificates are valid and up to date as part of the companies on boarding process.
Check and set up new company suppliers and sub-contractors ensuring they are compliant with all internal and external policies.
Meta-dating/data entry, to be completed daily
* Month End Reporting
Assist finance team with various month end processes in line with strict deadlines, including but not limited to:
*
* Balance Sheet reconciliations
* Journals for corrections, allocations, or provisions
* Process & reconcile fixed asset transactions
* Assist with backlog of supplier invoice processing
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Overhead variance analysis
* Other
Compliance will company policies and procedures
Suggest new ideas to improve the efficiency and output of the finance department, while enabling own personal growth and supporting the development of the team.
Suggest new ideas to help internal customers within the business to plan business activities with relevant and reliable financial information & promote continuous improvement
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
This list is not exhaustive. You may be required to complete tasks not listed above in your day-to-day workload.
Essential Criteria:
* Strong administration and organisation abilities
* Extensive knowledge in Excel
* Experience with SAGE accounts
* High level customer service and communication skills
* Experience in the following areas:
* Sales ledger
* Purchase ledger
* Credit control
* Remittance advices
Flexible working arrangements may be discussed at interview
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts assistant/Credit controller based at our Head Office in Shrewsbury. This intended as a full time, permanent position, we will however consider applications from candidates looking for part time work.
In this role, you will be working closely a team of five members within the finance department, our main duties will include:
* Credit Control
Completing new customer checks, authorisation and correct set up on the company’s systems
Overview Sales ledger ensure that invoicing, payment applications & retentions are processed in a timely and accurate manner
Chase debt as it falls due and maintain accounts within terms.
Set realistic KPI’S for debt management with FC and report on a regular basis
Provide feedback to FC and Account Managers on credit control or invoicing issues
Liaise with customers and account managers to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure credit notes are authorised and raised to avoid payments delays
Ensure payments are allocated to invoices and ledger is complete
Issue customer statements monthly or as required by customers
Manage & maintain customer credit limits in line with a customer credit status report for director’s review
Administer CCJ’s, resolve any overdue issues with Directors to safeguard cash collection
* Cashflow/Banking
Cashflow management and reconciliation of all company bank accounts
Manage a rolling cash receipt forecast to support the Company cashflow decisions
Manage daily update of cashflow for FC
Manage the Santander drawdown facility based on instructions from FC/FD
Maintenance and reconciliation of Company credit card spend
Maintenance and reconciliation of Petty Cash
* Sub-contractors
Maintain and manage sub-contractors, ensuring all paperwork is correct and complete and processed on the company systems to ensure payments are processed on time. Including ensuring insurances and certificates are valid and up to date as part of the companies on boarding process.
Check and set up new company suppliers and sub-contractors ensuring they are compliant with all internal and external policies.
Meta-dating/data entry, to be completed daily
* Month End Reporting
Assist finance team with various month end processes in line with strict deadlines, including but not limited to:
*
* Balance Sheet reconciliations
* Journals for corrections, allocations, or provisions
* Process & reconcile fixed asset transactions
* Assist with backlog of supplier invoice processing
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Overhead variance analysis
* Other
Compliance will company policies and procedures
Suggest new ideas to improve the efficiency and output of the finance department, while enabling own personal growth and supporting the development of the team.
Suggest new ideas to help internal customers within the business to plan business activities with relevant and reliable financial information & promote continuous improvement
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
This list is not exhaustive. You may be required to complete tasks not listed above in your day-to-day workload.
Essential Criteria:
* Strong administration and organisation abilities
* Extensive knowledge in Excel
* Experience with SAGE accounts
* High level customer service and communication skills
* Experience in the following areas:
* Sales ledger
* Purchase ledger
* Credit control
* Remittance advices
Flexible working arrangements may be discussed at interview
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