Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of finance? For over 80 years, our clients dedicated team of chartered accountants has been empowering businesses in the South West with expert financial guidance. We're looking for a dynamic Finance and Credit Control Administrator to join their vibrant team in Newton Abbot!
Job Title: Finance and Credit Control Administrator
Location: Newton Abbot
Salary: £26,000-£30,000 Dependant on Experience
Hours: 8:30am to 5.00pm, 37.5 hours. Flexibility or slightly reduced hours could be discussed for the right candidate
Benefits:
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
1 extra holiday day for Christmas
An additional 0.5 days holiday after each year (up to 25 days)
Flexi time
Medicash cash plan
Online discount shopping portal
Access to a 24 hour employee helpline
Payment of 1 professional subscription per year
Fully funded training qualifications
Training bonuses for students
Parking permit salary sacrifice
Employee referral bonus of up to £1500
Dress down Friday
Wellbeing team
What You'll Do:
As the backbone of their finance team, your primary responsibilities will include:
Accessing the bank account for receipts and allocating them on the ledger throughout the day.
Allocating all payments received onto their accounts software (Sage).
Updating the standing order payments spreadsheet to ensure no payments are missed or stopped.
Following up on any discrepancies with payments (under and overpayments).
Handling fee queries and sending monthly statements.
Managing telephone calls and emails throughout the day.
Contacting clients via phone, email, and letter.
Monitoring the Accounts Admin inbox.
Taking card payments and entering purchase ledger invoices into the software.
Assisting the practise Manager with supplier BACS payment summaries.
Ensuring all supplier details are up to date and payment terms are set correctly.
Banking and posting client cheques/cash weekly.
Collaborating with Partners on client account concerns.
Providing effective support to colleagues, managers, and Partners.
Assisting annually with the Professional Fees Insurance (PFI).
Supporting the Finance Manager and Partner with various tasks as needed.
Who You Are:
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
A minimum of 3 years of experience doing credit control
Previous experience in the finance industry is desirable.
A knack for establishing and maintaining strong client relationships at all levels.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to reconcile complex accounts.
Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Sage or similar accounting software.
A calm, confident manner for handling potentially uncomfortable conversations.
Strong time management, self-organisation, and planning skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A friendly and approachable personality with flexibility to adapt to changes.
If this sounds like you and your keen to find out more please get in touch today with Vicky on (phone number removed), apply online or email (url removed)
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