Accounts Receivable Assistant £24K Beauty Lifestyle & Well-being South London

GradBay ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

The Business Fast-moving and creative, this business delivers on trend beauty, wellbeing and lifestyle brands to global fast fashion and beauty savvy consumers. Their award-winning brands are insightful, innovative, and developed with a real passion for creating happiness and enjoyment. Functional and clever design takes inspiration from their aim to support more emotionally balanced lifestyles, helping us unplug from our digital lives. You know those precious moments you don’t want to forget - that’s what they specialise in. Their investment in people and infrastructure has created great brands and business growth, most recently recognised by consecutive awards in the Sunday Times & HSBC International Fast Track 200 which ranks the fastest growing international businesses. JOB DESCRIPTION The purpose of this role is to assist the process of credit control for the business. As a member of the Finance team you will be assuming responsibility for credit control management. Calling customers and chasing for payment. Email invoices out to customers on a daily basis. Developing strict and workable credit note policies and processes Chasing up the issuing of credit notes - where applicable refer outstanding debit notes to Sales team and ensure credits are raised as when required. Ensure credit notes are raised in a timely manner to ensure flow of cash whilst maintaining customer relationships EDI customer invoices to the relevant portal and follow up with any queries regarding payments and maintaining good relationships and work flows Resolving all invoice queries with customers and sales team as appropriate Keeping record of contact and any queries arising Keep Management Accountant up to date on aged accounts and any problems outstanding. Assist with the collation and processing of payments in various currencies, and handling all aspects of payment queries; Assisting other members of the team with their day to day roles as required Be willing to cover other roles in Finance due to sickness or vacations. Other ad hoc duties as required. Your key relationships in this role will be with; Credit Controller Manager Sales Account Managers / Customer Service team Customers Your Key performances indicators are; Ensure credit notes are authorised and raised in a timely manner for payments - customer defaults are kept to a minimum Ensure the process of EDI is smooth and ensure the invoices are turned around - to ensure payments are made on time within terms WHO FITS THE BILL Someone who takes the initiative to ensure that time is managed correctly to ensure all tasks are completed Able to communicate clearly and concisely to achieve outputs and alert the Directors of any issues At least 6months experience in accounts would be preferable Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Accounting packages and general IT awareness to adapt to EDI systems. Ability to multi task and complete outputs to deadlines Excellent communication skills Relationship building skills Good telephone manner Additional European language would be ideal but not absolutely necessary. Flexible self-starter Team player Sense of humour