A role has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a fast paced internationally successful company based in Hounslow. Reporting into the Finance Manager you will be responsible for providing accounting support and management of the accounts receivables portfolio helping minimise credit risk, whilst maximising cash flow, and creating long-lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Monthly billing to key customers, raising ad hoc invoices and credit notes.
Manage customer credit limits, controlling the credit risk and bad debts.
Monitor cash receipts and ensure accurate posting to customer accounts.
Obtaining all relevant financial documentation including remittances and backups.
Ensure payments are received in time and according to agreed payment terms.
Responding to and raising queries on time for both internal and external stakeholders.
Actively build and maintain strong relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels.
You will also be responsible for month-end and weekly deliverables and duties.
Supporting the team with treasury management and the audit processes.
Maintain accurate customer account reconciliations and sales ledger.
Provide insights, data, and reporting to key stakeholders at all levels.
Other ad hoc projects, reports, analysis, and supporting the Financial Manager as required.Requirements:
Relevant accounts receivable experience in a similar role.
Intermediate excel knowledge, e.g. pivot tables/ vlookup/ data handling and analysis.
Proactive and confident use of verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail
Taking the initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas and approaches.
Strong team player but also able to work autonomously and prioritise tasks.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data