Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.5 to £13.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2025 |
| Location: | pl14 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Staff Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Acc Assist CTB2-9737 |
Summary
Our client, a well-established busy Timber framing company based in Liskeard, are seeking a new Accounts Assistant to join their team.
Hours – Monday & Tuesday: 8:45am – 4:45pm (16hrs p/w)
Salary – £12.50-13.50 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
A background in construction or an industrial is crucial for success in this role
Within the accounts department and reporting to the Accounts Manager , you will manage and control the company’s sales ledger, invoices, credits and outstanding payments, ensuring that financial data is captured in a timely and accurate manner and that outstanding debts are recovered promptly, effectively, and professionally.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to –
• Work with credit accounts
• Process & post all customer account payments daily to the sales ledger received by cheque, bacs, cash or card
• Set & closely monitor customer account credit limits
• Manage & process new customer accounts applications, check Experian, obtain written trade references
• Manage, interrogate, and resolve all customer accounts/invoice queries
• Update and keep accurate records
• Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to management
• Adhere to the company’s financial policies and procedures
• Using SAGE and Xero
• VAT reports and returns
Skills and Qualifications –
• Be a positive, self-motivated and flexible team player with professional communication skills
• Be accountable, confidential, take ownership, accept responsibility, meet deadlines and KPIs
• Excellent mathematical skills, planning skills, organizational skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office programs, SAGE (the construction add on EQUE2 experience is valued) spreadsheets, and calculation software
If you have the relevant skills and experience, and you’re actively seeking new employment, please apply with your CV in the first instance!
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