Accounts Assistant

Description

Blair West are supporting a Professional Services firm based in Central Newcastle with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant.

This is a hybrid role supporting a Finance Manager and Finance Director above you with transactional duties, covering purchase ledger, reconciliation work, and taking ownership of the credit control function.

The opportunity:

* Respond to finance-related queries from clients of the firm and colleagues across the firm and also suppliers.

* Provide guidance on payments, transactions, and internal financial processes.

* Process incoming supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.

* Schedule and process payments to suppliers, ensuring adherence to due dates.

* Reconcile credit card transactions using our case management system.

* Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.

* Issue credit control letters to clients and follow up on outstanding payments.

* Send payment links and ‘Letters Before Action’ where appropriate.

* Maintain accurate records of communications and outcomes.

* Other ad hoc finance tasks to support the existing team.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

* Prior experience in a similar role.

* A positive and proactive attitude.

* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

* The ability to be a team player but also be able to work independently.

* The ability to provide first class client care.

* A high level of IT skills and knowledge.

The benefits included with this opportunity:

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and your birthday off, increasing with length of service.

* Holiday purchase option.

* Enhanced pension contributions.

* Enhanced parental leave.

* Private medical insurance and life assurance.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* City centre office and hybrid working model.

Our commitment

Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. Please speak to their consultant if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us

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