Responsibilities
* Process accounts and incoming payments (including cash and cheques) daily in compliance with financial policies and procedures
* Weekly update with the Finance Manager and Managing Director to review AR ledger
* Monthly update with Finance Manager to review Credit balances and Bank reconciliation
* Perform regular reviews of Accounts Receivable and take full accountability for the integrity and accuracy of information and data
* Support depot managers with invoice runs (including production of print invoices where required)
* Responsible for debt chase cycle using key company software (Syrinx, Sage, Credit Hound) including:
o Issue of statements
o Calling customers to confirm balances and get payment dates and values
o Act as first point of contact for queries (including proactively identifying issues) and ensure depot managers deal with in a timely manner
o Issue reminder letters in line with process and chase customers by phone / email
o Negotiate with late payers
o Escalate and manage 3rd party legal debt collections where required
* Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted and manage off / on hold
* Day to day management of confidential invoice discounting facility
* Support new credit account checking and undertake credit checks and references before establishing credit limit with credit reference agencies
* Circulate aged debtor report to depot managers every Monday
* Manage petty cash and till float
Qualifications
* Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant (3 years plus)
* Solid understanding of basic accounting collection regulations
* Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
* Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (SAGE 50); ability to operate multiple business systems (Sage 50, Syrinx, and Credit Hound)
* Tenacity to pursue debts with good customer manner and negotiation skills
* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong MS Office skills
* Good team player
Key Relationships
* Internal: depot managers
* External: customers and accounts departments
Compensation and Schedule
* Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
* On-site parking
* Schedule: 8 hour shift
Experience Sought
* accounting: 2 years (preferred)
* credit control: 1 year (preferred)
* accounting or book keeping experiance: 2 years (required)
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