Accounts Assistant

Job Title:      Accounts Assistant  

Temporary role for 12 weeks with a view to going permanent upon successful probation 

Location:      WR4Salary:         

£11.50 per hour        

8.30am to 17.00pm
Lunch         1 hour lunch Holidays   

 22 days plus bank holidays

APPLICANTS MUST BE DOG FRIENDLY OFFICE DOGS ON SITE
Benefits

Weekly Pay
Employee benefit scheme
Immediate start 

 We are excited to be collaborating with our client who are based in Worcester, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the finance function of the department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a very well-established packaging company. We are keen to speak with candidates who have worked as an account’s assistant for the last 3 years. 
Duties and Responsibilities:

To check and upload invoices on a linked customer system.
Manage the accounts receivable ledger, credit control.
Ensure customer accounts are paid within the agreed terms
Follow up any overdue accounts, adhering to our internal debt recovery process
Sending Customer statements incl. consolidated statements
Processing customer returns)& credit notes/refunds
Reviewing credit limits and company information
Customer Account reconciliations
Liaising with customers to resolve account queries in a timely manner.
Analysis of AR Ledger/Debtors for Cashflow reporting
Month end postings of accruals/prepayments & journals (prepared by Finance Manager)
Balance sheet commentary for Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet Actions as requested by the Finance Manager
Support in all audits
Develop and streamline processes.

Essential Requirements:

Understanding the workings of a finance department

Professional approach and the ability to handle potentially stressed and angry customer.
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude with stakeholders.
Helpful, hands-on approach and the willingness to learn and develop.
Problem solving essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
In-depth understanding of analytics
Ability to work as a part of a team.
Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
Proficient with Excel

Advantageous

NetSuite
Procure Wizard
Booker

For more information, please call Louisa on 01527390128 or alternatively email lmorgan@weareworkforce.co.uk
Workforce Accountancy & Finance are responsible for thousands of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent vacancies across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job categories, Sales & Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Credit Control, Payroll, Accountant, Finance Analysts. We are always on the lookout for the absolute best talent, so if you know anyone please do get in touch.

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