Are you an entry level finance professional seeking an opportunity to work within a respected and successful organisation? Rutherford Briant are currently seeking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant for a family-run group of companies based in Basildon who pride themselves on their progressive nature and distinctly positive team culture. Our client is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to work closely within the Accounts Payable department in completing a wide range of tasks which will play a significant role in contributing to the Group's overall success. They are offering an initial salary of £21,000 per annum, as well as a wide range of competitive benefits (listed below.) Responsibilities:

• Following specific procedures to assist in opening new accounts and contracts for customers.
• Check and distribute daily invoices.
• Ensure the customer Purchase Orders & scanning is up to date.
• Carry out the entry of invoices onto an online system.
• Assist with Month End invoicing and the processing of credit notes.
• Daily Cash Reconciliations.
• Ensure monthly debtors lists have been produced and distributed.
• Assisting in creating monthly customer and management reports.

Requirements:

• Ideally studying towards an AAT qualification.
• Fundamental understanding of transactional finance.
• Intermediate Excel skills. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Strong willingness to learn.

Benefits:

• £21,000 per annum.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Study support.
• Private healthcare.
• Life insurance.
• Group pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.