Job Description
Think Accountancy & Finance have partnered with a well-established organisation based in Hemel Hempstead, who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with all round accounts experience, and looking for a role with long-term potential.
SAP experience is essential. The business will be undergoing a system implementation, so candidates must have hands-on experience using SAP Enterprise, Business One or SAP S/4HANA, and be confident navigating the system from day one.
This position will include some purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general ledger tasks, as well as overseeing automated processes. Every day can look different so you will need to be adaptable and comfortable with change!
Key Responsibilities:
* Processing accounts payable invoices, including coding, posting and reconciliations
* Matching supplier invoices to goods receipts and resolving discrepancies
* Preparing supplier payments and employee expense payments
* Managing supplier statement reconciliations and invoice queries
* Allocating customer cash receipts and supporting automated processes
* Chasing overdue payments and maintaining accurate customer records
* Supporting credit control procedures, including credit limits and order release
* Assisting with month-end close activities
* Maintaining and reconciling the cash book
* Supporting internal finance processes and ad-hoc administration
Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience working within a finance office environment
* Proven experience using SAP (Enterprise or S/4HANA essential)
* Good standard of Maths and English
* Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
* Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Desirable
* Experience supporting a finance system implementation or upgrade
* Exposure to automated or robotic finance processes
* AAT or other accounting qualifications (or working towards)
Personal Attributes:
* Proactive and organised with strong problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
* Able to work collaboratively within a team
* Enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn
Think Accountancy & Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment within: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Administration, Part-Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeeping.