Accounts Assistant

Description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (12 MONTH CONTRACT)

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE

UP TO £26,500 + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO GO PERMANENT

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a well-established and growing business in Macclesfield that is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The successful Accounts Assistant will be responsible for processing customer invoices, managing financial information and resolving invoicing queries, whilst working closely with the Credit Control team to ensure accurate billing and maximise cash collection.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration, invoicing or finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a company that boasts and impressive portfolio of clients.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

Processing and uploading customer invoices on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and timely completion

Preparing and maintaining financial information, invoice documentation and detailed cost breakdowns

Managing invoicing processes for a portfolio of national account customers, ensuring compliance with individual client requirements

Liaising with internal departments and external partners to investigate and resolve invoicing queries

Communicating with customers via telephone and email to resolve outstanding queries and ensure accurate billing

Working closely with the Credit Control team to ensure invoices are processed promptly and support effective cash collection

Investigating invoice discrepancies, identifying errors and ensuring appropriate corrections are completed

Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring customer invoicing information is kept up to date

Supporting improvements to invoicing processes and attending internal and client meetings where required

Working towards departmental KPIs and ensuring invoicing deadlines and service standards are consistently achieved

Supporting the wider finance and administration teams with ad hoc duties as requiredTHE PERSON:

Experience within an Invoicing Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Billing Administrator, Office Administrator or Finance Administrator role would be advantageous

Previous experience working within a fast-paced office environment is essential

Experience within a finance team or busy customer service/call centre environment would be beneficial

Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, with confidence working with financial information and data

Experience using computerised accounting software would be beneficial

Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills

Confident communicating with customers and internal departments via telephone and email

Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to resolving queries

Comfortable learning new systems and working with digital processes

Available to commit to a 12-month fixed term contractTO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration

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