Overview
In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values, the job holder will provide effective support to the Financial Accountant. The primary responsibility is the smooth running of the sales ledger, ensuring all customer/commissioner invoices are processed and settled in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
* Setting up and maintaining sales ledger accounts on to the Finance System
* Efficient and effective processing of customer/commissioner invoices, ensuring the amounts invoiced are correct and maximise the income to AFG
* Ensuring accurate invoicing and facilitating prompt query resolution
* Debtor account reconciliations – ensure the balance sheet control accounts are up to date for each customer/commissioner, cash receipts are posted promptly, and all outstanding debts are pursued in accordance with AFG policies and procedures
* Raising sales invoices and credit notes in a timely manner and in line with agreed billing schedules
* Collecting cash through reminders, statements and regular contact with customers via telephone, e-mail and letter
* Ensuring financial and business controls are adhered to
* Assisting with processing and accurate allocation of receipts
* Issuing copy invoices/statements when required
* Assisting with reconciliation of unallocated cash
* Raising manual invoices and credits
* Producing debtor reports; providing information to assist with company cash flow forecasts and ensuring processes and procedures are maintained in line with corporate requirements
* Posting journals to the nominal ledger and correction of mis-postings
* Compiling and submitting statistical information required by the Government or any other Statutory Body
* Producing monthly and ad-hoc management information
* Adhering to the year-end timetable and liaising with the auditors and other business colleagues to assist in the production of statutory accounts
* Producing working papers to audit standard for the year end external audit
* Provide cover within the Financial Accounting Team
* Undertake one-off projects as required
* Any other duties commensurate with this role
* This role is home based with occasional travel within the north west required for meetings, etc. With extended flexible working options available, you can choose to work a 9-day fortnight or a 4.5-day week to support work-life balance
Requirements / Qualifications
* Basic education, literacy and numeracy skills
* Maths GCSE
* Proven experience within a Sales Ledger environment
* Experience of working accurately under pressure within strict deadlines
* Knowledge of Windows-based applications
* Ability to learn, adapt to change quickly and cooperatively
* A collaborative team member who supports others and contributes to an open, productive working environment
* Demonstrates a genuine desire to provide a high-quality service
* Effective communication with customers and colleagues at all levels
* Ability to work confidently with numerical data and other information; accurate data input
* Ability to interpret and manipulate large amounts of financial data using Excel
* Willingness to suggest and implement improvements
Other Information
Disability Confident; A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations, the employer may limit interviews due to high-volume periods. More details may be provided by the employer.
This post is Band I as per our banding structure.
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