Accounts Assistant - Robert Walters : Job Details

Accounts Assistant

Salary: £30,000

Location: Birmingham

Keywords: Accounts Assistant, Birmingham, £30,000, Full Time, Permanent, Office Based, Finance Team, Sales Ledger, Credit Control

What you'll do:

• Ensure accurate daily integration of sales and cash data from the CRM system into the accounting platform, reconciling discrepancies at each stage.
• Review and reconcile daily till and cash reports submitted by cashiers, promptly investigating and resolving any variances to uphold financial accuracy.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations by accurately posting all incoming and outgoing transactions into the accounting system.
• Compile and distribute detailed daily cash reports to senior management, offering clear insights into financial performance.
• Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger regularly, ensuring consistency between CRM records and the accounting system.
• Collaborate with the sales team across multiple sites to conduct weekly reviews of outstanding customer balances, supporting timely debt recovery.
• Manage petty cash accounts with precision, ensuring all receipts are recorded and discrepancies are addressed without delay.
• Process customer vouchers and generate invoices for third-party clients in line with business requirements.
• Handle phone and email enquiries from cashiers and external customers professionally, fostering positive relationships.
• Assess customer credit applications using Credit Safe tools and historical trading data to evaluate financial risk effectively.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables, to manage and analyse large datasets with precision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to remain composed and productive under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all financial documentation and reporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Proven experience in process improvement, reflecting a commitment to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within finance operations.
• Results-driven approach to credit control and debt recovery, consistently achieving positive outcomes.
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments, with previous experience in dynamic settings considered advantageous.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial but not essential.
• Occasional travel between offices may be needed so access to your own vehicle would be advantageous

What's next:

If you are ready for your next challenge as an Accounts Assistant in Birmingham-where your expertise will make a real difference-this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below; we look forward to receiving your application soon.

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