Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
£23,000 – £26,500
Wokingham
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: OFJ063

We have a fabulous opportunity for an Accounts Assistant working for our client in Wokingham, Berkshire.  We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented person to oversee Sales Ledger operations.  The role is based on site in Wokingham, 5 days pw.

Our client offers a competitive salary, and the following:

• Holiday – 20 days plus bank holidays (increasing to 23 with length of service)
• Access to a cash plan provided by Medicash
• Death in Service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture
• The chance to make a significant impact on the company’s success

 

As the Accounts Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company.  This position requires a highly organised individual with strong numerical skills and a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have some experience in accounting or finance.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing customer invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records. Your efforts will be crucial in minimising bad debt and optimising our cash flow.

As Accounts Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Chasing overdue invoices, raising concerns to Management for potential non-payments (bad debt)
• Raise invoices
• Update of Customer accounts to ensure accuracy of information held
• Process customer payments and allocate them correctly in the accounting system
• Relationship management, maintain strong relationships with customers and internal departments to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues

 

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience within finance administration
• Knowledge of credit control procedures and accounting principles
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

 

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Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.  This includes those currently on a graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within a UK firm.  We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants.  Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.