Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Permanent and full-time
• Location: Sittingbourne
• Salary: £27,000pa

Join a global leader in formwork technology, where impressive infrastructure and building projects are constructed with our expertise. . We are looking for a Accounts Assistant to support both their Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions.

Day to day of the role:

• Divide duties between supporting the Credit Controller and the Purchase Ledger Clerk, with an estimated 3 days a week on Purchase Ledger and 2 days on Credit Control.
• Process accounts payable, including coding invoices, entering invoices into SAP, checking supplier statements, resolving queries, and maintaining supplier account integrity.
• Conduct monthly payment runs for suppliers and intercompany reconciliations.
• Handle the processing and payment of expenses according to procedure.
• Post company credit card expenses and bank outgoings daily on SAP.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation for auditors and general administrative duties.
• Provide holiday and absence cover for the Purchase Ledger Clerk and Credit Controller.
• Adhere to the company’s compliance rules and procedures.
• Support the Credit Controller with customer account management, credit limit approvals, and collections.
• Assist with the Dunning process and liaise with customers regarding statements and queries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong IT and Excel skills.
• Minimum of one year’s experience at a similar level.
• SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Team player with good analytical and numerical abilities.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working after completion of the probation period.
• Comprehensive training and annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day off on your birthday.
• Company pension scheme and onsite parking.
• Free fruit and access to a discounts portal.
• Superb office environment and a collaborative culture.
• Study support.

Please note, due to our location, own transport is essential.

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV now.