Reed
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Watford, Hertfordshire
Accounts Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £22,000 per annum |
Overview
Accounts Assistant £22,000 - £26,000 depending on experience Watford Permanent, full-time Are you an enthusiastic individual seeking an exciting new opportunity for your next career move? Reed are looking exclusively for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a leading and rapidly developing business in Watford. Our client is offering a competitive base salary of £24,000 to £26,000 per annum with fantastic added benefits You will be reporting into the Financial Controller and the role will include: • Input supplier invoices and credit notes on a daily basis • Scanning and coding of supplier invoices • Full supplier statement reconciliations • Liaise with suppliers to resolve any queries • Compile the companies supplier payment runs on a weekly basis or as determined by the finance manager from time to time. • Process employee expenses claims • Distribute and process company credit card statements monthly • Monitor and maintain the petty cash • Monthly purchase ledger reconciliations • Support the AR team as and when required • Ad-hoc reporting and accounting duties as required • Allocate payments in accordance with customer remittances • Chasing debts by telephone, letter and email • Manage and escalate problem accounts when necessary both externally and internally • Investigating and resolving queries relating to non-payment of invoices • Reconciling individual accounts and SL Control account if needed • Raising invoices and Credit Notes where necessary Skills: Essential: • 1-2 years accounts assistant experience • Good organisational skills with an excellent eye for detail and high level of accuracy • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • An aptitude for IT – knowledge of software packages like Excel and Sage or other accounts package • Good team working skills • Intermediate skills in excel and word • Ability to work to deadlines • Excellent time management • Excellent customer services skills Desirable: • Familiar with Sage Line 50. Benefits: • Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum pro rata. • Full time permanent position. • Core hours 08.00 - 17.00 or 09:00-18:00. Possibilities for flexi-time working. • 22 days holiday including bank holidays. • Cycle to work scheme. • Excellent pension scheme. • Direct working relationship with the Financial Controller. • Working within an innovative and supportive environment. • Excellent training and career progression opportunities. This position is perfect for someone who is driven to learn and strive towards the next step in their accounting career. Not only does this exciting new role offer a very competitive base salary but also excellent benefits and rewards. This role offers the opportunity to become a part of a rapidly growing and successful business. Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role. If this sounds like you then please apply now Applications are being considered immediately.