Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour, Inc benefits
Accounts Assistant - Job Type: Full-time
- Location: High Wycombe
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This role involves a wide range of accounting tasks including managing both purchase and sales ledgers and performing other ad-hoc tasks. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your career in a fast-growing company.
Day-to-day of the role: - Maintain the UK Accounts Receivable ledger to the current high standard, managing around 400 accounts totalling almost £2m.
- Handle the Purchase Ledger and Expenses payments efficiently.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers.
- Perform daily cash allocations, process supplier payments, and conduct Bank Reconciliation.
- Monitor shipments for accounts that are overdue or exceed their credit limits, obtaining necessary authorisations from management.
- Resolve customer and supplier queries promptly to maintain good business relationships.
- Ensure customer accounts are kept within agreed credit limits and manage overdue accounts in line with company policy.
- Keep supplier statements up to date and ensure they are paid according to agreed terms.
- Manage administrative tasks and update procedural documents as needed.
- Conduct credit checks and set up new customer accounts.
- Prepare and enter journals into the system.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Proven accounting background with a solid understanding of accounting double entry and basic accounting principles. QBE or other accounting qualifications preferred.
- Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP B1 and Prospect CRM software is highly advantageous.
- Excellent team player who can also thrive under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build excellent rapport with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
How to apply: To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.