Accounts Assistant
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Job Location:
Gillingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Accounts Assistant 6-month Fixed Term Contract
A fast-moving retail company is looking to add a new Accounts Assistant to assist in both the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger Departments due to Expansion. This is an exciting time to join this fast-growing company which offers excellent facilities to work in and a career structure that supports your growth.
Possible Permanent role at the end of the contract.
Job Purpose:
To support the Accounts Payable Department by ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions fostering strong relationships with suppliers and providing administrative support.
Role & Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
- Invoice Processing & Approval: Process purchase ledger invoices ensuring accurate cost centre allocation and obtaining necessary approvals.
- Invoice Review: Ensure invoices are accurate complete and comply with company policies and VAT regulations.
- Payment Processing: Arrange for timely supplier payments and issue remittance advice.
- Supplier Account Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier accounts regularly addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Supplier Statement Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements to ensure smooth payment processing.
- Ledger Management: Post and allocate payments correctly in the ledger.
- Supplier Queries: Address supplier queries effectively maintaining positive relationships.
- Aged Payables Monitoring: Monitor and resolve aged payables ensuring outstanding balances over 30 days are investigated and addressed.
- Invoicing Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving invoicing disputes internally and externally.
- Expense Processing: Process employee expense claims according to company policies and VAT regulations.
- New Supplier Setup & Compliance: Set up and verify new supplier accounts to ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
- Month-End & Year-End Support: Assist with month-end and year-end reconciliations and reporting.
- Bank Reconciliation Assistance: Support with bank reconciliations related to supplier payments.
Sales Ledger
- Invoicing:Generating and issuing sales invoices credit notes and VAT receipts.
- Cash Allocation:Posting payments (cash cheques card) to the correct customer accounts.
- Credit Control:Chasing outstanding debt and keeping debtor days within target.
- Reconciliation:Reconciling the sales ledger debtor accounts and bank statements.
- Account Maintenance:Setting up new client accounts and managing customer details.
- Query Resolution:Handling customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
Skills & Competencies:
Essential Skills:
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
- Proficiency in purchase and sales ledger processes and financial administration.
- Strong ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills especially in account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for handling supplier queries.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong numeracy skills and a methodical approach to tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload.
Salary 26000 plus Company Benefits
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
About Company
Command Companies is among the country’s largest privately held printers. Our size gives us the capacity to meet all of your print, digital and packaging needs. But it’s our capabilities that really set us apart. We have invested in the equipment, systems, software and subject matter ... View more
