Job Description

You’ll have a flare for the finer details and an enthusiasm for organisation, working tirelessly to keep our purchase and sales ledgers accurate and up to date.

Core Responsibilities

• Petty cash management

• Cashing cheques/cash received

• Recording receipts and payments

• Processing expense claims

• Processing invoices and posting within accounting systems

• Reconciling supplier invoices and payments

• Reconciling supplier statements

• Reconciling customer invoices and payments

• Sending out customer statements

• Chasing for overdue payments

• Providing reports on invoices due for payment

• Balancing accounts

• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details

• Processing client credit applications and monitoring existing facilities

• Setting up nominal accounts and maintaining the normal account ledger

• Providing financial data to the accountant to support with generation of financial reports

• Supporting with company payroll processing

• Maintaining financial security by following internal controls

• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential.

General

• To ensure all procedures are carried out in accordance with the company’s BRC accreditation

• To ensure GDPR requirements are adhered to and considered at all times and during all tasks

• To ensure that the company values are considered at all times and in all actions, both internally and externally

• Coordinate own workload to ensure that workflow is maintained and agreed SLA’s are met

• Support with responsibilities of other staff members in their absence or during peak periods

• Any other duties as agreed with line manager

Salary

£28k-£30k dependant on experience

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 08.30-17.00

Probationary Period

6 months

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A knowledge of Sage200 accounting systems is preferred • Experienced in Excel and Microsoft Office • Excellent communication skills • Flexible and proactive • Strong attention to detail • Positive and professional approach Education and Experience • AAT Accounting qualification or similar • At least 2 years’ experience in an accounting/finance role • Experience working with Sage is preferred