We are pleased to be working with an environmental services company located in Wakefield, who are looking for a strong account assistant to join them on a full-time permanent basis. You will report into the finance manager and will join a social team of 5 within finance.
The company are growing, and therefore this is a good opportunity for someone wanting development.
Duties will include:
* Process and maintain both sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Raise and issue sales invoices for environmental services, projects, or contracts.
* Process supplier invoices and match them to purchase orders and delivery notes.
* Code all invoices and income to the correct environmental projects, departments, or cost centres
* Reconcile customer and supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
* Monitor outstanding debts and follow up with clients to ensure timely payment.
* Prepare and process supplier payments (e.g., via BACS or other payment systems).
* Post and allocate customer receipts and supplier payments accurately in the accounting system.
* Maintain up-to-date and accurate records for all customers and suppliers, including environmental compliance documentation.
* Produce and review aged debtors and creditors reports regularly.
* Liaise with project managers, procurement, and sustainability teams to resolve billing or purchasing issues.
* Monitor purchase order compliance and highlight irregular or non-environmentally compliant spending.
* Support cash flow forecasting by providing up-to-date debtor and creditor information.
* Ensure all financial transactions align with the company's environmental and ethical standards.
Benefits:
* 37.5 hours per week - flexible start and finish times
* Hybrid working 2/3 split after probation
* 25 days + 8 bank holidays + option to buy additional days
* Company bonus scheme
* Life assurance x3 and health care scheme