Accounts Assistant

About Our Client Our client a Successful International Business based in Old Woking, Surrey are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join the team. This role offers hybrid working
Job Description As the Accounts Assistant based from Old Woking, Surrey you will be responsible for:Duties and Responsibilities:Cashbooks ManagementMaintain cashbooks, post receipts and payments in Sales and Purchase Ledgers, in a timely manner to keep accurate and up to date records. Post nominal entries for cash transactions and as instructedCheck supplier statements and communicate with the Purchasing Dept. and suppliers as necessaryMonthly Bank Reconciliations on all bank accountsGenerating reports from accounting softwareCreate BACS payment instructions as required for authorizationGenerate and send remittance advicesManage petty cash in foreign currencies and its records Credit Control/ReceivablesKeep Sales Ledger/Receivables up to date together with CRM notes.Generate statements and forward to customersLiaise closely with the Sales Dept. to manage and contact Debtors as necessaryCheck payment history/order status and advise dispatch/non dispatch of goods for orders over credit limit.Generate 'Debtors' List' weekly and monitor balances and credit termsObtain credit report and review credit history for existing customers as requested by the head of Sales via the Finance Manager and consult Finance Manager on new credit terms to be authorised by both Finance Manager and head of Sales.Generate letters of demand and keep records Purchase Invoices, Payables and ExpensesPost supplier invoices on the system to match Purchase OrdersLiaise with other departments as necessary for payment authorizationsProcess supplier payments by BACS following approval from the Finance Manager.Receive instruction from the Finance Manager and process BACS payment for group companies.Communicate with suppliers as and when required.Liaise with company credit card holders for personal expenses and cash expenses.Maintain electronic invoice/credit files . Sales LedgerResponsible for ensuring that all entries made in Sales Ledger by sales administrators are correct and in line with instructions given from time to time to Sales Administration team, so data on the Sales Ledger can be posted to appropriate analysis codes in the Opera system and FX.Liaise with IT Specialist & Data Management Analyst and sales administrators as and when necessary to ensure that all possible issues can be prevented or resolved swiftly if occurs VAT Returns - monthlyGenerate VAT analysis file, authorized by FM, and submit VAT Return online Assisting Head of the DepartmentPosting month end journals and assisting with month end reportingResearch information as requested by the department headFiling documents as requiredAssist as required for group reporting and performance analysisAssist with ad-hoc projects as required
The Successful ApplicantRelevant Accounting experience highly desirableYou can be studying towards an Accountancy Qualification but its not essentialSelf-confidence and diplomacy to liaise internally & externallyAbility to make decisions based on information gatheredAbility to prioritise work with efficiency and accuracyAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesBe a good team workerFlexible attitude to work with willingness to assist with tasks beyond regular responsibilitiesGood IT skillsIntermediate level of MS Office package, including ExcelProfessional telephone and written business communication skills What's on OfferSalary £24,000 - £30,000Hybrid Working Pattern after training - 2 days in the office and 3 days from home35 hour working week - hours 8.00am - 4.00pm some potential flexibility over start timeFree Parking - Better if you're a driverPension - Governed by auto-enrolment - company contribution equivalent to 5.5% of basic salary. Employee contribution currently 3.5%.Holiday - 20 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
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