Salary
£32,000-£36,000 per year, inc benefits
Location
Hounslow, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Job type
Permanent, Full time
Sector
Accountancy & finance
Job ref
X3-1292946
Job posted
Posted 7 hours ago
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY - (ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES - With study support. Office based role)
A returning client of our in the cargo industry is looking for a bright, ambition finance graduate with 2-4 years experience in a finance related role. Someone looking for a new challenge and willingness to grow within the role and company, ready to take on new challenge, bring in new ideas to support processes.
The role is to provide accounting support and management of the accounts receivables portfolio. The accounts receivable is responsible for minimising credit risk, maximising cash flow, and creating long-lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The accounts assistant is a member of the wider Financial Control team.
Job Responsibilities
• Monthly billing to airlines and other key customers, raising ad hoc invoices and credit notes.
• Manage customer credit limits, controlling the credit risk and bad debts.
• Monitor cash receipts and ensure accurate posting to customer accounts.
• Obtaining all relevant financial documentation including remittances and backups.
• Ensure payments are received in time and according to agreed payment terms.
• Responding to and raising queries on time for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop customer relationships and establish effective ways of working also actively build and maintain strong relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels.
• Month-end and weekly deliverables and duties.
• Supporting the team with treasury management and the audit processes.
• Maintain accurate customer account reconciliations and sales ledger.
• Provide insights, data, and reporting to key stakeholders at all levels.
• Other ad hoc projects, reports, analysis, and supporting the Financial Manager as required.
Requirements
• Relevant accounts receivable experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate excel knowledge, e.g. pivot tables/ vlookup/ data handling and analysis.
• Knowledge of mid-range accounting systems/ general ledgers (WFS uses Open Accounts).
• Proactive and confident use of verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Taking the initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas and approaches.
• Strong team player but also able to work autonomously and prioritise tasks.
Contact Vinny for further details at the Reed Staines office.