Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Closing Date: October 14th 2024
Role Overview:

This person will be working as part of the Finance team, responsible for the effective and accurate processing of customer invoices and credit notes, managing customer accounts, bank and credit card reconciliations, assisting Contract Managers, dealing with internal and external queries, and supporting the Finance Department with any administrative tasks as needed.  

The position is temporary to cover maternity leave and is likely to last a minimum of 10 months.
Reports to: Company AccountantDirect Reports: N/A
Working Hours:      
– Monday – Friday
– 9am – 5pm
– Flexibility is required
Additional Benefits:
– Competitive Salary
– Pension
– Life Assurance (terms apply)
– Health Cash Plan Membership
Roles & Responsibilities:
– Responsible for processing and checking customer invoices and credit notes on the Company accounting system – Sage Accounts
– Reconcile customer accounts and credit control duties as required  
– Taking payments from customers
– Support the Contract Managers with their weekly claims, invoices, payments and administrative duties
– Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
– Generate monthly reports
– Ensuring a professional approach is always delivered with an emphasis on maintaining confidentiality
– Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence
– Any other duties deemed appropriate by management
Essential Criteria
– Experience working in a similar role in a Finance/Accounts Department using Sage Accounts
– A high level of IT literacy
Desirable Criteria
– Relevant accounting qualification

Personal Characteristics:
– Be self-motivated and driven
– Strong communication skills
– Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
– Ability to use own initiative
– High level of attention to detail
– Highly conscientious, reliable and punctual
– Ability to work as part of a team

The H&A Group are an equal opportunities employer.


Application Form


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