The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Accounts Assistant on behalf of a Medical device company in Rushden. Purpose of role Process financial information to enable the Finance Manager to produce the companies Accounts. The day to day duties of the Accounts Assistant will consist of: Reconcile all incoming supplier statements prior to payments being made, to ensure that the purchase ledger and remittance advices are accurate, and the most recent statement is retained for audit purposes. Measures: - Spot check with statements for accurate reconciliation - Feedback from suppliers Process the cash and credit card expenses within the agreed timescales to provide accurate figures, supporting the production of month end reports. Review input to ensure coded correctly. Measures: - Spot check by Management Accountant - Feedback from staff Post all payments to the sales ledger, assist in the collection of outstanding monies from Customers including sending copy invoices where required and resolving queries, to assist in maintaining the cash flow of Tecniplast UK. - Monies being received within agreed timescales - Customer feedback - Regular update reports issued to the Finance Manager Process supplier invoices for authorisation, matching to goods received notes, resolving any queries and reconcile the purchase ledger monthly to enable timely payment runs to be produced. Measures: - Feedback from suppliers - Spot check invoices have been verified and authorised - Spot check before completion of payment authorisation - Spot check of the purchase ledger reconciliation Prepare customer invoices against completed Jobs, sales orders & maintenance contracts accurately from the information provided by Customer Care & Customer Service teams so that the customer has clear invoices and Tecniplast is able to raise income. Liaise with Customer Care & Customer Service to ensure that for each month end all waiting items are invoiced and any queries cleared. Measures: - Invoices sent out on time - Accuracy of invoices - Feedback from customers - Spot check by Finance Manager Print and distribute monthly customer statements to the agreed deadline, to enable customers to reconcile their accounts and promote prompt payment to Tecniplast UK, to assist with cash flow. Call customers to chase older debts, working with the Finance & Ops Manager on this. Measures: - Statements issued by the 5th of each month - Customer feedback Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts, according to agreed requirements, to assist in ensuring the management accounts are accurate. Measures: - Spot check by Management Accountant Complete the Intercompany reconciliation as required to assist with Group reporting requirements Measures: - Feedback from Italian Parent - Spot Check by Management Accountant Prepare and process the payment run and to ensure all suppliers are paid according to the agreed criteria. Measures: - Actual records posted - Spot check by Finance & Operations Manager Produce a monthly report of all company car users private and business mileage to inform the payroll administration. Measures: Feedback from the Finance & Operations Manager Prepare all invoice recharges to Italy and other suppliers as appropriate, in order to recoup costs incurred. Measures: - Spot check by Finance & Operations Manager - Feedback from the Italian Finance department Participate as a member of the Operations team (to include answering phones, dealing with visitors, department admin) to assist in ensuring the smooth running of the department. Measures: - Feedback from colleagues/visitors - Feedback from Finance Manager Liasing with the Customer Service Team, chase PO's for service work having been passed to accounts following Service Team chasing procedures failing. Your Profile Self motivated Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central system and good Excel skills Accomplished Great work attitude Organised and methodical, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Part Qualified, studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA Salary and Benefits The Salary for the role of a Accounts Assistant will be paying up to £35k based on experience and skill sets. 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