Bookkeeper

Are you extremely organised? Do you have meticulous attention to detail? accounts focused? If so, this role could be for you.

My Wolverhampton based client is looking for an Assistant Book-Keeper to join their forward thinking business.

Benefits:

• Free on site parking
• Salary up to £26,390 DOE
• Company Pension
• Permanent position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately record and maintain sales transactions, raising invoices, and posting/allocating receipts.
• Support with both purchase and sales ledger
• Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Monitor and chase outstanding payments.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to customer accounts.
• Implement effective credit control procedures to minimise overdue payments.
• Contact customers to ensure timely payment and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of all communication and payment arrangements.
• Collaborate with the team to prepare month-end reports, reconciliations, and journals.
• May be required to reconcile the bank accounts, claim the monthly VAT (therefore VAT law and compliance knowledge is required)
• Contribute to the month-end close process, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• liaising with the Company's external accountants and auditors.
• Provide support in resolving any accounting discrepancies or issues that arise.
• Assist with general financial duties, such as data entry, answering phone calls, and document management.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to sales ledger and credit control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow and accurate financial information

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
• Proficient in using the accounting software Sage/Xero software
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

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