Job: Accounts Assistant

A vacancy has arisen for an Accounts Assistant at one of our clients in Llangadog. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team and to provide skilled support to the Finance function.

Purchase Ledger

• Receive and post all non-stock purchase invoices to Sage 200
• Seek authorisation from the relevant manager/director for each invoice
• Post stock invoices to Sage 200 once matched and approved
• Arrange payments on weekly and monthly basis as agreed with Financial Controller
• Post to Sage 200 payments made via direct debit/standing order
• Send remittances to suppliers
• Reconcile supplier statements

Sales Ledger

• Enter customer receipts daily and ensure correct allocation against customer accounts and correct bank accounts used
• Review aged debtor reports and identify actions
• Chase overdue invoices by appropriate means, ie telephone, e-mail
• Liaise with sales reps and directors in relation to issues/payments
• Provide aged debt reports to sales reps/managers on regular basis

The person:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess strong planning skills with the ability to implement processes and procedures and to track progress. Attention to detail, commitment and the ability to accept responsibility are key in this role.
• Will be committed to working within the Company Values
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages in particular Excel
• Sage experience would be an advantage
• Committed to working within the Company