Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, our client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.
This job would suit someone with experience in a similar role within an SME environment, to be responsible for ensuring that sales receipts are posted and allocated to sales ledger accounts in an efficient and timely manner, and other general accounts receivable duties.
The employer is a successful organisation with products sold worldwide which has ridden the Covid pandemic and is returning to strong growth.
The successful individual will have strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate at all levels within the organisation. They will have experience of invoice discounting, cash allocations and be confident dealing with large data sets on Excel, so good Excel skills including V-Lookups and pivot tables are essential. Due to the nature of the role, proven experience of working in a busy and at times high pressured environment is essential.
Job responsibilities:
1. Posting / allocation of daily cash receipts
2. Responding to any accounts receivable queries (via email)
3. Processing refunds on online sales platforms as required
4. Raising invoices / proforma invoices as required
5. Taking credit card payments
6. Rolling credit checks of high value accounts (every 6 months)
7. Onboarding new customers, including credit checks & setting up on Sage