Accounts Assistant, Maldon

Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm

Free parking

Overview
Our client is seeking a proactive & detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations, ensuring accuracy & efficiency in various accounting functions.

This role focuses primarily on Accounts Receivable across all divisions, ensuring accurate & timely processing of invoices, receipts & reconciliations. You will play an important part in maintaining strong financial control, supporting smooth cash flow & assisting the wider finance team as & when required

Main Responsibilities

Process & review automated sales invoices across all divisions

Ensure accurate upload to the accounting system

Post & allocate customer receipts accurately

Work closely with the sales & finance teams to investigate & resolve customer queries promptly & professionally

Monitor & follow up on overdue balances through agreed customer processes

Maintain regular communication with customers & internal teams

Conduct weekly & monthly reviews of debtor balances

Prepare debtor KPI reports for management

Prepare, review & submit monthly invoice finance reconciliations

Review & maintain customer credit limits in line with trading requirements

Issue customer statements & reconcile ledgers against customer portals

Liaise proactively with internal teams to ensure all sales are invoiced correctly

Process & obtain authorisation for any debit notes received from customers

Proactively identify & implement process improvements within the sales ledger function

Support month end close procedures by ensuring all sales transactions & receipts are posted accurately & on time

Provide month end & year end support with reconciliations & audit preparation

Experience

Previous experience in an accounts assistant role or similar position

Excellent data entry skills with attention to detail & accuracy

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing individual tasks effectively

Strong organisational skills & the ability to prioritise a workload in a fast-paced environment

If you are passionate about finance & eager to contribute to a thriving organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as Accounts Assistant.