We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a reputable, family-run SME based in Reading. The bookkeeper is responsible for completing the day-to-day bookkeeping and providing support to the sales department, you will be responsible for accurately recording and processing all incoming and outgoing transactions daily. You will need to be a highly motivated, self-starter that is able to work alone with initiative to maintain the cash flow of the business by collecting debts and customer payments.
We are looking for someone who is happy and willing to assist the customer service department in answering the phones and processing orders
Key duties and responsibilities....
* Purchase & Sales Ledger
* Debt chasing
* Allocating customer payments
* Printing/Posting Invoices
* Sending remittances to suppliers
* Entering staff expenses and repaying
* Making supplier payments
* Bank Reconciliation
* Sending customer statements
* Banking cheques
* Card Payments/PayPal (Website)
* Setting up customer accounts
* Back up incoming calls answerer
* Order processing
* Despatching goods
* Customer Support
* Mail in and out
* Manage general email enquiries
* Managing NC’s
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and qualifications...
* Broad understanding of IT specifically in MS Excel 07, MS Word 07, MS Outlook 07, SAGE Line 50, OrderWise
* Previous experience in similar role
* Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
* Qualified to AAT level 3
* Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
* Competence in Microsoft Office products, XL, Word, email and internet
* Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
* Creative, practical and able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Have accounting knowledge and experience – understand bank reconciliation
Benefits
* Salary- £30,000- £32,000 basic
* Company bonus paid quarterly
* Monday- Friday 7.30am- 16.30pm