Finance Administrator

JTH Recruitment Ltd ,
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our well established company based just outside of Peterborough. The successful candidate will be joining a professional and friendly Accounts department working for a company that really values its staff. We are looking for someone that has worked in a similar role with particular emphasis on the Direct Debit side. Job Summary Provide excellent, consistent and professional levels of service to their customers and all aspects of the business. Accounts Receivable receives payments for goods and services and records these transactions accordingly. Professionals who work in this business function are responsible for securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies. Accuracy is critical, as is the ability to gauge discrepancies and evaluate opportunities for lowering costs Key Responsibilities Process monthly in-house computer generated sales invoices into SAGE, including Net settlement credits Generate manual invoices for selected customer categories [Data sales etc.] Reconcile customer invoices with expected payments. Allocation of customer Direct Debits received Maintain customer accounts receivable files and records Produce monthly financial management reports for Finance Manager and Senior Management Assisting in general financial management and analysis Adequately cover for accounts payable Responsible for processing customers Direct Debit change of details Deal with unpaid Direct Debits Responsible for resolving unpaid debts Qualifications & Experience Desirable Essential Understand fundamentals of accounting principles Knowledge of Banking regulations as applied to Direct Debits Knowledge of credit control procedures and legal routes to recover debts Knowledge of payroll procedures Demonstrable organisation skills, including time management, prioritisation of tasks and self-motivation Strong work ethic, requires high standards or self, able to be flexible in order to get the job done, able to work under pressure when deadlines approach Ability to prioritise and manage expectations The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with other people within the company (verbal and written) This role is commutable from Stamford, Peterborough, Werrington, Market Deeping, Bourne, Orton, Hampton.