To implement the day-to-day Finance operations with a primary focus on sales ledger responsibilities and occasional involvement in purchase ledger tasks. The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, regulatory compliance, and the smooth financial running of the company, contributing to overall client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure that incoming post for the department is scanned and distributed correctly.
• Raise invoices for clients following the relevant policies and procedures.
• Follow the credit control process to chase outstanding client payments.
• Answer incoming calls, take accurate messages and ensure that the appropriate individual returns the call.
• Handle client enquiries and payments both face to face and by telephone.
• Keep financial records up to date.
• Monitor and manage shared inboxes.
• Post purchase ledger invoices and maintain supplier records.
• Support with preparing and processing payment runs for purchase ledger invoices.
• Support daily bank reconciliations through the use of accounting software.
• Create and maintain financial reports, including billing performance, cash forecasting, budgeting, and other information as required.
• Adhere to any rules and regulations specific to the business.
• Work accurately towards strict targets and deadlines.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Level 3 AAT or equivalent highly desirable.
Experience
- Prior experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Payroll role.
- Experience using accounting software (Xero, Sage, Quickbooks etc.) and MS Office.
Qualities & Attitude
- Diligent and methodical work ethic.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team or to work independently as required.
- A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of the finance function is essential.
We Offer
- Free onsite parking
- 24/7 access to our fully equipped onsite gym
- Paid bank holidays
Note: This job list is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
The Post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we will aim to reach an agreement on any changes.