Accounts Assistant (Credit Control) Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with a strong credit control background to join our team on a 12-month temporary basis. In this crucial role, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key financial decision-making processes within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Credit Control: 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.
* Managing Routine Finance Inquiries: Handle a wide range of finance-related queries from clients, external bodies, and vendors, providing clear, accurate information, and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
* Reconciliation of Supplier Statements: Regularly reconcile supplier statements to ensure consistency and accuracy, process payments in a timely manner, and efficiently address any discrepancies or concerns raised by suppliers.
* Accurate Data Entry: Maintain a high level of precision in entering financial data across multiple systems, ensuring all records are consistently up-to-date and aligned with company standards.
* Supplier Account Management: Create, maintain, and manage supplier accounts, ensuring all details are accurately recorded and up-to-date for smooth processing of transactions.
* Purchase Invoice Processing: Ensure accurate processing of purchase invoices by reviewing, verifying, and posting them to the appropriate accounts.
* Invoice Coding: Diligently code invoices with the correct accounts, ensuring correct allocation to maintain transparent and accurate financial records.
* General Bookkeeping Tasks: Take 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 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 is required.
* Experience in credit control, including handling telephone communications.
* A competent individual with strong administrative/customer service experience.
* Strong systems experience, particularly Excel and Sage 200.