FINANCE / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY:

Working closely with the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be involved in the day to day running of the Accounts Department, including being the first point of contact for any accounts queries.

The Accounts Assistant will need to have strong communication skills, and confidence to communicate with customers and third parties, as well as supporting the team internally with any queries relating to accounts in general.

FINANCE / ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Receive and manage all accounts related queries from customers / suppliers or other third parties, as they are escalated to the Accounts Department.

* Manage the accounts mailbox and respond to queries, or issues as they arise.

* Update and manage internal systems / databased with accurate information and correspondence, as required.

* Deal with any returned Direct Debit collections and update monthly billing reports/Forecasting spreadsheet as well as other accounts / finance spreadsheets, as required.

* Assisting the Finance Manager with general accounts administration or any other project related tasks, as and when needed.

* Receive and process all supplier and customer invoices onto SAGE.

* Send out remittance notes to suppliers for payment and chase outstanding payments in a polite and professional manner.

* Follow up ledger queries in terms of reconciliations, dealing with posting errors,

* Reconciliation of bank accounts on a daily basis

* Maintain accurate records and input information onto SAGE as required.

* Manage petty cash transactions

* Create and manage cashflow documents- reporting weekly cashflow figures the Finance Manager

* Credit control – work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure that the credit control function is managed appropriately – contact customers to chase outstanding invoices, set up payment plans, discuss queries relating to unpaid invoices or outstanding debt.

* Take responsibility for all accounts related administration tasks – including but not limited to managing emails, scanning, sending out letters, receiving and updating mail, filing etc.

KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Previous experience of working in a similar Accounts position is essential for this role.

* Good excel and Microsoft office skills required – you will be working with Excel on a daily basis.

* Previous experience of working on SAGE would be required

* Strong communication skills and the confidence to speak to customers / third parties is essential – you will be handing queries, as well as chasing outstanding debt as part of your remit within the Accounts function.

* A good team player, with an eye for detail, and numbers.

* A good general understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting practices is essential.

For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment in Bournemouth