Senior Accounts Assistant

Page Personnel Finance ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

The purpose of this senior accounts assistant role is management of the day to day purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, general ledger and bank reconciliations. Overseeing the work of the Accounts Clerk day to day, Responsibility for the day to day efficiency of the finance function in line with regulatory needs and as directed by the Finance Manager. Client Details My client are a medium sized retail company based in North London. They have recently opened more offices and plan to expand their business globally. Description The responsibilities for this senior accounts assistant position are: Bank Reconciliation Record bank payments and receipts on a daily basis and reconcile the banks on a weekly basis. Resolve any statement queries and post items onto the ledgers. Record and reconcile company credit card statements. Support of end of month cashflow reconciliations Purchase Ledger Management Record key product supplier invoices accurately and in the correct expense accounts. Reconcile key product supplier invoices with their statements. Ensure accurate reconciliation of purchase ledger accounts is maintained. Customer Payment Monitor & Control Error check and process customer invoices and credit notes in a timely manner. Ensure customer statements are sent fortnightly. Ensure that all accounts receivables issues are resolved in a timely and a satisfactory manner. Sales Ledger & Credit Control Monitor & Assistance Assist in credit control and recognise potential customer credit control issues and bring it to the attention of the finance manager. Ensure accurate reconciliation of sales ledger accounts is maintained. Generate a weekly sales and credit report to inform status of cashflow Act as first point of contact for staff on day to day queries and liaise with Finance Manager when appropriate. Oversight of the recording and reconciliation of staff expense claims made by the Accounts Clerk. Profile The successful senior accounts assistant must have relevant experience and ambitious Job Offer 25 days holiday Up to 10% bonus