Accounts Assistant

Description

Flint is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Director and wider finance department, working alongside our Customer Services, Buying and Sales teams as the business continues to grow. The role will focus on the accounts payable and accounts receivable areas of the business. The company operates a hybrid working policy. The office is based in Kennington.

Responsibilities

· Accounts Receivable

o Work with our Customer Services team to complete daily credit checks and assist with credit checks on the opening of new accounts

o Chase overdue debts by phone and email, maintaining an accurate, up to date record of this contact

o Communicate with customers in a clear, constructive, and engaging manner

o Post the daily banking and allocations of payments on customer accounts correctly and in a timely manner

o Reconcile customer accounts on a regular basis

o Produce regular reports on debtors

o Work closely with internal colleagues on solving issues affecting credit control

· Accounts Payable

o Ensuring all invoices are processed in line with internal controls and compliance

o Verify, code, and post all wine supplier and overhead invoices in Bevica

o Post and reconcile all Freight and Duty invoices

o Vendor statement reconciliations

o Posting employee expenses

o Liaising with suppliers to resolve queries

o Sending remittances to suppliers

o Collaboration with the management accountant to ensure timely recording of transactions to accounting ledgers

o Assist other members of Finance on ad hoc projects

Skills/behaviour/experience required

· Highly organised, able to follow a process and takes pride in efficiency and conscientiousness

· Able to work well as part of a team and as an individual

· Background in fundamentals of accounting and finance

· Ability to prioritise, able to work under pressure and timescales

· Detail oriented and precise, with exceptional IT skills (Excel and MS Office 365 skills essential)

· Patient and flexible to customer and salesperson needs

· Excellent communication skills, including email and phone manner

· Credit Control experience is desirable but not required