Assistant Accountant
- Recruiter
- Page Personnel
- Location
- West Sussex, Chichester
- Salary
- £25000 - £26000 per annum
- Posted
- 25 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 22 Feb 2021
- Ref
- JN -012021-2000996
- Contact
- Nathan Jeffery
- Job role
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Sector
- Legal
- Contract type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Part qualified
Assistant Accountant / Chichester / Finance / Accountancy
Client Details
A leading organisation based in the Chichester area are seeking an Assistant Accountant on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months.
Description
As Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for:
- Post customer payments from UK & EURO bank accounts
- Run Invoices, statements and chase escalation letters to tight deadlines
- Liaise with Sales teams and Management team on country / customer debt
- Create new accounts and action on stop routines
- Build outstanding relationships with internal and external customers
- Initiate and drive collections on overdue accounts through telephone and email dialogue with customers
- Post and reconcile bank payments and sales ledger invoices
- Perform Day to Day tasks including - Accounts Receivable, Customer Billings, Accounts Payable, Month-End Close, General Ledger Maintenance, Monthly Journal Entries, Financial Statement preparation.
- Key player in the development and maintenance of ERP and B2B System
- Responsibility for producing accurate and timely monthly financial statements, analyses and reports
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
- Perform month-end closing and financial reporting process including sales ledger analysis and reconciliation
- Assist with special projects as assigned with emphasis on system development
Profile
- Part - Qualified Accountant or qualified AAT
- Successful knowledge of working in a commercial accounts receivable role
- Strong attention to detail with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong EXCEL and analytical skills to utilise software technology such as MS Office, ERP Systems, cloud-based technology and understand system integration
- Knowledge of Revenue Recognition, Foreign Currency and other financial reporting requirements
Job Offer
£25-26,000 + excellent benefits
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