Accounts Assistant 

Accounts Assistant

£25,000 to £30,000

Leamington Spa

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join an award-winning SME based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

My client is a successful, profitable and progressive SME with over 30 years’ experience in the specialist raised access flooring construction industry, contracting on a national basis.

They are looking for an experienced Accounts who is enthusiastic, highly motivated to work within the Finance department reporting to the Finance Director.

Duties:

• To familiarise self with all aspects of the finance department and company procedures ensuring that these are followed.
• To support the Finance Manager in the day to day running of the Finance Office and to manage in her absence.
• Familiarisation with Sage Line 50 accounts.
• Coding and data input of purchase and sales invoices in Sage and subsequent filing. Set up supplier’s payments via BACS on the Nat West bank software.

• Process credit card transaction on TYL software.
• Recording and data input of Petty Cash transactions on spreadsheet and Sage. Recording and data input of Credit card transactions on spreadsheet and Sage.
• Manage debtors by building strong working relationships to ensure effective and timely collection of debts by ensuring clients pay within their agreed payment terms.
• Maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment. Update spreadsheets of money due in giving a weekly/monthly forecast.
• Dealing with new accounts ensuring credit references are obtained.
• Negotiating repayment plans and an agreed credit limit with the Finance Manager and/or Director.
• Resolving account queries internally and externally to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Posting and allocating daily receipts to Sage and monthly sales sheet also, raising an invoice if paid on application.
• Establishing and applying for retention release on practical completion and again on receiving making good defects completion from client.
• Liaising with the Finance Manager producing Final Account statements.
• Promote a professional image when communicating with clients and suppliers.
• Demonstrate a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail and in the interest of the company.
• Carry out all reasonable administrative duties related to the Finance Department including filing and archiving.
• Carry out all reasonable requests by your peers to support company objectives. Share within the office the answering of the telephone.

Requirements:

• Smart and professional appearance.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and attention to detail.
• Analytical with a good understanding and enjoyment of Maths. Good time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently. Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Adept at using Microsoft word and Excel packages.
• Ability to work on own initiative but understand level of responsibility within a team. 'Can do’ attitude.
• Experience of Sage Line 50 is preferable although training can be given.

Qualifications:

GCSE English, Maths to grade c and above

Previous accounts experience preferable.

Previous construction experience preferable