Accounts Assistant (Sales and Purchase Ledger)

Accounts Assistant (Sales and Purchase Ledger) | Permanent | up to £30,000 The Company My client is in the construction sector The Key Responsibilities * Data Input * Uploading bank transactions, posting of receipts to cashbook. * Issuing of sales orders checking accuracy of information and availability of credit and agreed terms. * Processing of sales invoices ensuring accuracy against orders, including input on to e-invoicing systems where required. * Processing of purchase invoices onto the Finance system. * Subcontract ledger including CIS returns and insurance file maintenance. * Accounts Administration * Ledger queries both from internal and external sources. * Issuing and reconciliation of statements. * Account maintenance to ensure company information and contacts are correct on the system. * Month end closure and reconciliation of ledgers to balance sheet. * Provide cashflow information to the Financial Controller/Management Accountant. Credit Control * Contact customers prior to the due date to ensure payments are received on time. * Highlight issues/queries to relevant personnel to quickly resolve problems. * Maintain accurate notes on the system and follow up where necessary. * Appropriate development of customer relationships enabling timely payments to ensure outstanding cash is received in a timely manner. * Providing feedback of information to relevant departments obtained from the customer. Personal Profile * Experience of working in with Sales and Purchase Ledgers. * Sound customer relations experience (desirable). * Basic accounts skills (desirable). * Competence in IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge and Qualifications * Basic knowledge of accounting (desirable). * Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent in English and Math’s. For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website