Accounts Assistant New

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly into the Finance Supervisor, the successful candidate will undertake the daily tasks associated with the Accounts Receivable function. The individual will assist the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and AR department. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable Coordinator/Assistant to take up a role in a fast-paced environment and continue to develop their expertise as a finance professional.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have 5 plus years’ experience as an Account Assistant. You will be proficient in accounting software and Excel. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential to this role.

Key Accountabilities:

• Managing all client queries via email and telephone daily.
• Resolve and expedite customer queries to facilitate payment.
• Liaise with relevant departments regarding collection activities.
• Process and allocate daily receipts to the sales ledger.
• Clearing of unallocated cash on time.
• Management of outgoing system invoices & statements.
• Setting up of new accounts in the finance system.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the line manager within agreed parameters.
• To undertake any reasonable role-related duties which may be required from time to time by the Line Manager.
• Setting up of SEPA mandate details.
• Raising manual credits and invoices.
• Posting of the same to the finance system.
• Helping AR Supervisor with the tasks within the debtor app iController.
• Overseeing the debtor portal MyFleet and assisting clients with the same.
• Chasing up clients for payment of overdue accounts and follow-up.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience within a Finance Dept in a relevant role.
• Experience in the Motor industry preferred but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software desirable.
• Self-starter who can take ownership of this role and make it their own.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure.
• Organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail

Key Performance Indicators / Measures:

• Aged debtors listing
• Control of shared inbox for AR Dept
• Minimising outstanding client queries
• Time management of the role