Accounts Assistant

The ideal candidate will be pro-active, with experience in accounts receivable and credit control. Some accounts payable experience would be an advantage. The role will include strategic elements such as management reporting and working closely with the Bookkeeper.

Client Details

My client is the leading luxury accommodation and student services agency based in Central London.

Description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Assess new corporate clients for credit-worthiness and monitor existing ones
• Invoice schools and agents to whom credit facilities are extended, checking that the correct fees have been charged
• Prepare and send out statements as and when required
• Allocate payments received against the relevant booking, and pay cheques and cash into the bank
• Maintain the petty cash book and ensure all claims are properly authorised
• Respond to queries raised by clients on bookings in co-operation with the Bookings Team
• Informing Bookkeeper of breakdown of payment types and how they should be allocated
• Processing of deposit refunds
• Bring any problem accounts to the attention of the Directors, suggest action and deal with the problem which may include agreeing payment terms, liaising with collection agencies and attending court hearings
• Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information together with the Bookkeeper and Accountant

Profile

Attributes:

• A good degree of business acumen is required to ensure that the correct balance between ensuring payment and good relationships with clients is maintained
• Capable of working both independently on own initiative and as part of a team
• A strong sense of commitment and responsibility and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a pleasant manner with clients and staff

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of computerised accounting systems, particularly Sage Line 50
• Some customer relations experience
• MSExcel and MSWord
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

Job Offer

Between £25,000 - £30,000 + benefits