Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Credit Control)
Location:
Belfast City Centre
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary:
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Description:
Reed Accountancy & Finance is working with a well-established organisation in Belfast City Centre to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong credit control background for a permanent role.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key financial decision-making processes within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Credit Control: Managing outstanding company debts, liaising with debtors to ensure timely settlement of accounts, negotiating repayment plans when necessary, and following up on overdue payments.
* Managing routine finance inquiries: Handling finance-related queries from clients, external bodies, and vendors, providing clear, accurate information, and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
* Reconciliation of supplier statements: Regularly reconciling supplier statements to ensure consistency and accuracy, processing payments in a timely manner, and addressing any discrepancies or concerns raised by suppliers.
* Accurate data entry: Maintaining precision in entering financial data across multiple systems, ensuring all records are consistently up-to-date and aligned with company standards.
* Supplier account management: Creating, maintaining, and managing supplier accounts, ensuring all details are accurately recorded and up to date for smooth processing of transactions.
* Purchase invoice processing: Accurately processing purchase invoices by reviewing, verifying, and posting them to the appropriate accounts.
* Invoice coding: Diligently coding invoices with the correct accounts, ensuring correct allocation to maintain transparent and accurate financial records.
* General bookkeeping tasks: Taking responsibility for daily bookkeeping duties, including processing bank reconciliations, managing expenses, and keeping detailed records of all financial transactions.
* Handling general account and order queries: Effectively managing general account and order-related queries via phone and email, providing exceptional customer service while building lasting relationships with clients.
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years similar accounting experience required.
* Experience in credit control, including handling telephone communications.
* Strong administrative/customer service experience.
* Strong systems experience, particularly Excel and Sage 200.