Accounts Assistant
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | East Grinstead |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary | £27K plus excellent company benefits |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342325316 |
| Job Ref | NF11726 |
- Description
- Lloyd Recruitment Services are delighted to be working with an environmental services company based on the outskirts of East Grinstead who are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their team on a fulltime permanent basis.
The company has grown year on year and is a true market leader within its sector. They genuinely believe in organic growth and will offer the successful Accounts Assistant an excellent career path moving forward.
What’s in it for you?
£22,000 - £27,000 DOE
22 days holiday plus bank holidays on top
5% pension contribution
Parking on site
Fun and friendly working environment
Accounts Assistant duties:
Sales invoicing
Cash allocation / posting using SAGE
Credit control
Management of Direct Debit mandates
Debt recovery
Credit checking
Providing ad-hoc payroll support with the wider accounts team (precious experience not essential however desirable)
Purchase ledger invoice processing
General administrative duties
Providing professional customer service to all clients
Accounts Assistant key tasks:
Production and distribution of sales invoices and credit notes for the Group of Companies
Allocation of receipts to customers on a daily basis
Credit checking, processing and set up of new credit accounts
Credit control for the Group of Companies
Distribution and input of Direct Debit mandates through Sage
Processing of returned / amended customer bank account changes
Liaison with legal collection companies
Input and electronic distribution of purchase invoices
Ensure adequate records are kept and maintained for finance systems
Liaising with customers to ensure all invoices are passed for payment and to dispute queries
Liaison with internal and external organisations as required by the Group
Attend internal and external meetings as required
Undertake any additional task required by Management in support of the safe and effective operation of all departments within the Group of Companies
Ensure compliance of procedures as detailed within the ISO Management Systems, Company Handbooks, work instructions and policies
You will be:
Well organised
Conscientious
Flexible
Methodical
Be able to work on own Initiative, whilst working as a team at the same time
Able to work on different IT systems (including Sage experience)
Eager to learn and in turn be supported and trained
Self-motivated with a ‘can do attitude’
Able to offer first class customer service to clients and suppliers, including building good working relationships with department heads and Directors
In order to qualify for the role:
Possess a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience, working within a finance/account’s position
Solid experience within; Sales invoicing, Credit control, Cash Allocation/Posting, Debt recovery, Purchase ledger, Credit checking
Ideally have some experience of compliance and relevant procedures (desirable)
Have strong IT skills within the accounts arena, including Sage
MUST be a driver due to the location
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fun, friendly but hard working team.
Salary: £27,000 DOE
Due to the high volume of applications, Lloyd Recruitment Services can only contact shortlisted candidates
