An opportunity for a full time Accounts Assistant has arisen to support our clients Finance team in Sales, Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. The role is based in Gillingham, Kent. 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Responsibilities and Activities:
1. Raising the following in the Finance System:
2. New Project details
3. Contract Sales Orders
4. Application for Payments
5. Contract Sales Invoices
6. Purchase Orders
7. Purchase Invoices and checking there validity against the Purchase Order
8. Sundry Sales Invoices
9. Credit notes
10. Creating new Customer and Vendors in the Finance System
11. Running debtor reporting
12. Bank reconciliations
13. Processing Credit Card expenses and ensuring all relevant receipts have been provided
14. Preparing and issuing statements as necessary
15. Maintaining credit control operations in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to ensure swift resolution of any required actions
16. Reconciliation of supplier statements
17. Running a VAT return
18. Running a Supplier payment run
19. Respond to time-critical emails and actions from clients or colleagues in good time
20. Ad hoc tasks as directed by the Financial Controller, Group Transactional Manager or CFO to support Finance, HR, and/or Operational staff
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
21. A good understanding of Sale Ledger / Purchase Ledger / Credit Control
22. Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Teams
23. Good organisation, with efficient attention to detail
24. Communication skills with both internal colleagues and external suppliers
25. Time management with the inclusion of working to tight deadlines.
26. Adaptability and flexibility to work within a fast paced environment.
27. Qualified by experience and or qualification higher than secondary education
Desirable
28. Understanding of industry in which the Group operates
29. Experience within a Finance department
30. Industry experience
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28, to £30,
Benefits: 25days holiday + bank holidays; hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days
Home working); continuous training and development; discretionary bonus scheme; medical cash
back plan; death in service scheme; financial wellbeing scheme; family friendly and health and
wellbeing policies; work life balance company culture; mental health first aiders and many more.