Senior Accounts Assistant

CMA is delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturing business in their UK office in Newbury, Berkshire.

With an annual turnover of £20,000,000 and realising their product into some of the biggest household names, they are looking for an experienced accounts professional to predominantly manage their credit control process whilst having a solid knowledge of AP/AR and VAT duties.

What will the Senior Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Take ownership of process.
• Supervise all setting up of new customer and supplier (including credit check application) within the business guideline.
• Maintaining Aged Debts.
• Liaising with Customer Services team leader to make sure all billing complete.
• SAP processing invoices/credits.
• Credit control & remittance allocation, account reconciliation.
• Empower team members to be accountable for their contribution through supportive development. 
• Asssist with difficult/unplanned issues and encourage the team to learn new skills through exposure to different requirements.
• Assistance with year-end procedures and audit, including preparation of reconciliation schedules.
• Compiling any audit evidence required and assisting with any other ad-hoc audit requests.
• Support the colleagues and management function during periods of absence / holidays.
• Complete VAT returns for both Ireland and UK, under FM guidance.
• Other ad-hoc duties to support the wider Finance Team.
• Monthly/Quarterly/Year end requirements including Accrual & Prepayments.

Suitable Candidate for the Senior Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Accuracy and quality.
• Confident dealing with customers.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Friendly outgoing personality with good sense of humour.
• Maintains good relationships with colleagues, team player, calm under pressure.
• Pro-active continuous personal development relevant to the role.
• Well-organised but flexible in the light of changing priorities, understands and meets deadlines.
• Good level IT skills, MS Office, Excel experience.
• Multi financial systems skills and knowledge but not essential.
• Will work extended hours if necessary e.g. complete or resolve time critical issues, month.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Accounts Assistant:

• £28,000 - £30,000 + study support.
• Free onsite parking.
• Heavily discounted products from the business.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Life Insurance/DIS scheme.
• Cycle scheme.
• KPI bonus.

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