Accounts Assistant

BSS RECRUITMENT ,
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

Role Definition Provide Cashier service for all companies within the Group. Achieve targets, develop the business and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service. Ensure that responsibilities are completed in accordance with Group and/or Company policies. Key Responsibilities Clients Develop strong relationships with the Business Units, Suppliers & Markets Respond to the Business Units’ requirements as appropriate Behave with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically Administration Bank and allocate incoming cash and cheques Process cheque and electronic payments for all Group company bank accounts Process inter-group cash transfer requests for all Group company bank accounts Review and arrange authorization of correctly processed payment requests Processing of entries onto Group company Accounting and Banking systems Reconcile and maintain all bank and system records Process IBA credit card payments Deal with accounts queries promptly and efficiently Skills and abilities needed to perform role Numerate Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation and to file documents appropriately Ability to work effectively within a team Prioritisation and organisational skills - able to work to deadlines Self motivated Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders Knowledge and Experience Experience not essential, training will be given. However, preference will be given to applicants who have some experience of working in an office environment in an administrative capacity, ideally with numerical information It will be an advantage if the applicant has an understanding of processes and procedures within the insurance market Professional Qualifications GCSE’s (or equivalent) including Math’s and English essential (to Grade C) Location: Bedford Salary: £18K-£23K