Job Description

Duties

* Update purchase ledger and reconcile supplier accounts.
* Process payments to suppliers on a timely basis.
* Maintain supplier accounts and Goods Received Notes.
* Apply appropriate credit control procedures
* Update sales ledger and reconcile customer accounts
* Ensure accuracy of sales and purchase ledger
* Keep cash book up to date and regularly posted
* Process personal expenses and car expenses on a timely basis
* Ensure nominal ledger balances are correct and prepare accounts to Trial Balance

Core Competencies

* Attention to detail.
* Communication skills.
* IT skills.
* Basic bookkeeping skills.
* Flexibility.
* Teamwork.

Key Tasks

* Register and match supplier invoices on a daily basis.
* Liaise with the Purchasing Department, Departmental Managers and suppliers regarding invoice queries.
* Make weekly payments to suppliers via BACS. Make payments to overseas suppliers by international transfer.
* Reconcile supplier statements regularly and follow up any queries.
* Maintain GRN/Accrued purchases listings
* Set-up Suppliers on ERP system, and maintain existing ones.
* Process business expense payments.
* Monitor and update Customer credit limits and account status.
* Chase up outstanding customer payments and take any action necessary.
* Ensure amounts outstanding are collected promptly as possible
* Ensure accuracy of aged debtors listing and issue to sales departments on a regular basis.
* Print and distribute customer statements on a monthly basis.
* Review and verify the accuracy of the Customer File data.
* Post receipts and payments to cash book on a daily basis.
* Reconcile bank statements to cash book on a regular basis.
* Provide support and cover in other areas of Finance as required.
* To undertake any such reasonable additional tasks as are deemed necessary to fulfil the role.
* To be aware of the Company's Health and Safety Policy and to ensure that any hazards and/or accidents are reported to a Health and Safety Representative as appropriate and to be aware of safety issues throughout the company.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities