Job Description
Our client is adding new members to its finance team and seeks a competent Accounts Assistant to join them and play a central role in developing the financial function.
Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, this completely remote role will entail the following:
* Responsibility for all aspects of Accounts Payable; matching, batching & coding invoices and preparing payment runs
* Accurately raise and issue customer invoices in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Assist in monitoring outstanding balances, proactively following up with customers on overdue payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
* Prepare a monthly report on aged debtors and present to senior finance team for review.
* Apply and allocate customer payments accurately to the correct accounts, ensuring an up-to-date and accurate AR ledger.
* Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are promptly addressed.
* Maintain the integrity of financial records by reconciling credit card statements and employee expenses with precision.
* Investigate and resolve any discrepancies, escalating complex issues to senior finance staff when necessary while ensuring timely resolution.
* Assist in the preparation and posting of journal entries, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
* Support the month-end close process by ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and tasks are completed within set deadlines.
* Maintain accurate records within the nominal ledger and provide support in ledger reconciliation and upkeep as needed.
We're looking for a dynamic accounts professional, eager to learn and develop, who comes with a breadth of experience and is IT savvy.
Is this you? If so, please get in touch!