Accounts Assistant

Job title:

Accounts Assistant

Company

Adecco

Job description

Adecco Crewe are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing organisation. As a vital member of their team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining tight control of the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions. Reporting into the Accounts Office Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth administration of all aspects of the day-to-day accounts department.Responsibilities:

• Post and match all purchase invoices with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.

• Prepare the weekly payment plan for the Accounts Payable, reporting to the Office Supervisor.

• Reconcile supplier statements daily and resolve any differences with suppliers.

• Maintain the internal Goods Received Not Invoiced system and ensure its clearance.

• Assist the Credit Control function in identifying customer ledgers to be placed on hold.

• Resolve disputes and queries, ensuring compliance with internal systems for timely credit note generation.

• Produce sales invoices through BC.

• Generate customer statements and reminder letters, taking necessary remedial action.

• Support the Customer Support department in releasing sales orders.

• Assist with daily cash postings and bank statement reconciliations.

• Maintain customer master data within BC and ensure prompt entry of new suppliers and customers.

• Adapt working schedules and tasks to meet tight accounting deadlines.

• Clear Payables and Receivables email boxes daily.

• Ensure both ledgers are reconcilable to Trial Balance level.

• Handle incoming telephone calls efficiently and promptly.

• Carry out any other necessary accounts work as delegated by the Office Supervisor or Financial Controller.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant, handling large volumes of transactional data in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Ledgers.

• Preferential knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft 365 BC and Sage 50.

• Strong Excel skills.

• Able to work independently and proactively.

• Possess the acumen, initiative, and business knowledge to see tasks through from beginning to end.

• Capable of managing and reconciling all aspects of both ledgers.

• Strong personality with effective communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers.

• Confident telephone manner in resolving queries and disputes.

• Flexibility to work additional hours during critical times in the accounting calendar.

• Methodical, well-organised, and deadline-focused.

Working hours: 8.45am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.45am – 4pm Friday with a 60-minute lunch breakJoin our client’s dynamic team and take the next step in your accounting career!Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Expected salary

£25000 – 27000 per year

Location

Middlewich, Cheshire

Job date

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:22:16 GMT

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