Accounts Assistant
Competitive salary - Cambridge (South), Cambridgeshire - Full Time, Permanent
Our client, based in South Cambridge, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.
Job Description
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the creation of Sales Invoices on SAGE 200, including inputting data into relevant business systems (such as SAGE 200 and the Facilities Management database). Other responsibilities include monthly reconciliation of the cashbook, including daily postings along with payment run creation and assisting with cashflow forecasting. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to become an integral member of a small but friendly team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Creation of sales invoices on Sage 200
- Check accuracy of data used to create invoices
- Administration of the property lease schedule
- Reconcile and invoice monthly and quarterly rent and service charges
- Regular credit control involving contacting customers for payment, dealing with invoice queries in a fast and professional manner
- Monthly cashbook reconciliations
- Daily bank transaction processing
- Payment run creation
- Cashflow forecasting
- Monthly sales reporting
- Monthly debtors reporting
- Supporting Accounts Payable and assisting the wider finance team with tasks when required.
Candidates will need to have the following skills and experience to be suitable for this role:
- English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- AAT Level 2 or above
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role is desirable with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable, including aged debtor management
- Experience using SAGE 200
- Previous experience of using a Facilities Management database is desirable
- Strong IT skills including intermediate Excel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with financial and non-financial staff at all level
- Must be driven, inquisitive and capable of working to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to methodically solve routine problems
- Motivated, eager to learn, and able to manage a varied workload.
Please use this form to apply.
