Accounts Assistant
* Annual Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
* Location: Braintree
* Job Type: Full-time office based
* 9-month FTC (Maternity Cover)
We are currently representing a distinguished family business that specialises in importing, sourcing, and packing a variety of food products such as fruit, cereals, and pulses for both retail and wholesale markets. We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to become a key member of their small, friendly team. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and the opportunity for a comprehensive training period.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Monitor and record daily cash movements, including reconciliation of Invoice Finance accounts.
2. Create and dispatch sales invoices, credit notes, and debit notes; maintain the sales ledger.
3. Manage daily credit control, actively chasing due debts.
4. Handle the daily purchase ledger—posting invoices, organizing weekly payments, and reconciling supplier accounts.
5. Assist with the management of overseas container documents and processing through the Trade Finance banking system.
6. Support daily stock production input into Sage 200 and address any related queries or errors.
7. Prepare commercial invoices and packing lists for overseas deliveries.
8. Manage petty cash claims and perfo...