Accounts Assistant
Computappoint
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring supplier and customer accounts are managed accurately and efficiently while contributing to continuous improvement within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process and input supplier invoices accurately in a timely manner.
- Validate supplier invoices against purchase information and CRM records.
- Respond to and resolve supplier queries professionally and efficiently.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Monitor and track contractual supplier cost increases, including CPI-linked adjustments.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and payment schedules.
- Prepare and issue customer sales invoices.
- Monitor aged debtors and proactively chase outstanding payments.
- Escalate overdue debts and complex billing issues when required.
- Respond to customer billing and account queries.
- Assist with cash allocation and customer account reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records in line with company procedures.
- Support month-end finance activities and reporting requirements.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
- Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Junior or similar finance role.
- Be confident working with numbers and handling large volumes of financial data accurately.
- Possess strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Have good communication skills and be comfortable dealing with suppliers and customers.
- Be proactive, dependable and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using accounting software, ERP systems or CRM platforms.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations and credit control activities.
- Currently studying towards, or interested in pursuing, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualifications.
- Competitive salary.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Exposure to all aspects of transactional finance.
- Study support opportunities for suitable candidates.
- Company benefits package.
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