Accounts Assistant: Belfast City Centre 12-month FTC
This is a crucial role where the successful Accounts Assistant will report directly to the Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage routine finance inquiries from clients, external bodies, and vendors, providing clear, accurate information and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
* Reconcile supplier statements to ensure consistency and accuracy, process payments in a timely manner, and efficiently address any discrepancies or concerns raised by suppliers.
* Maintain high level of precision in entering financial data across multiple systems, ensuring all records are consistently up-to-date and aligned with company standards.
* Create, maintain, and manage supplier accounts, ensuring that all details are accurately recorded and up to date for smooth processing of transactions.
* Ensure accurate processing of purchase invoices by reviewing, verifying, and posting them to the appropriate accounts.
* Code invoices with the correct accounts, ensuring correct allocation to maintain transparent and accurate financial records.
* Take responsibility for daily bookkeeping duties, including processing bank reconciliations, managing expenses, and keeping detailed records of all financial transactions.
* Take an active role in managing outstanding company debts, liaising with debtors to ensure timely settlement of accounts, negotiating repayment plans when necessary, and following up on overdue payments.
* Effectively manage general account and order-related queries via phone and email, providing exceptional customer service while building and nurturing strong, 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.