Accounts Assistant

Job Location	Welwyn Garden City
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£30,000 per annum, inc benefits
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Accounts Assistant - receivablesUp to £30kWelwyn Garden City - HybridWe are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client who is an international, manufacturing and distribution company with their head office based in Welwyn Garden City. Established over ten years ago, they are a market leader in theirfield. You will be reporting into a highly experienced Financial Controller, who can offer training and development.Do you have a minimum of 2 years in an accounts role, with good Excel skillsYou will be responsible for:

Maintaining up to date billing system, including customer contact details.
Weekly reporting of Aged Debt to Management, keeping a track of any credits due and invoices in query
Generating and sending out invoices, credit notes and customer statements
Creating new Customer accounts in line with company policy, performing the necessary credit checks and credit insurance application
Chase debt, follow up on, collect and allocate payments, perform account reconciliations
Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities, escalate to management any accounts at risk
Research and resolve any payment discrepancies, investigate and resolve customer queries
Prepare monthly Balance Sheet Debtors Control account reconciliation
Administer Invoice Financing system, ensuring the bank are notified of new customers and insurance endorsements. Regularly review credit limits against Customer debt to ensure compliance.
Upload and reconcile invoices via IF weekly, reconciling to the IF bank accounts monthly
European VAT reporting
Monthly Reconciliation against outstanding orders to ensure all invoicing captured
Communicate and develop relationships with customers

Skills and Responsibilities

At least two years of relevant accounting experience
AAT or BTEC in Finance Accounting or Business Administration preferred
Knowledge of Financial Accounting and Processes
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Outlook, with experience of Dynamics preferred but not essential
Mathematical mindset with good attention to detail
The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
Highly level of accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme depending on the success of the business.
20 days annual leave plus BH
Hybrid working - 2 days at home
Parking
Lovely office environment

If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply now for immediate consideration.

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