Accounts Assistant

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Sunbury-on-Thames. This role involves managing sales ledger activities, credit control, bank reconciliations across multiple currency accounts and supporting month-end and year-end processes. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role within the freight forwarding industry, along with strong accounting knowledge, Sage 50 proficiency and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger:

* Record and allocate customer receipts.

* Maintain up-to-date customer accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices.

* Credit Control:

* Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments.

* Communicate with customers regarding overdue accounts and arrange payment plans if necessary.

Bank Reconciliations:

* Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple currency bank accounts.

* Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and company records.

* Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.

General Accounts Duties:

* Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

* Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc projects and reporting requirements.

Key Attributes

* Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant in a similar role in freight and forwarding for at least 2 years

* Freight forwarding/Logistics experience (essential)

* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

* Proficiency in accounting software, Sage 50 in particular

* Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.

* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

* Strong organizational and time management skills.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Benefits

* 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

* Private Health care after 1 year

* Dental cover after 1 year

* Death in service after 3months

* Government Pension scheme after 3 months

* Parking

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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Consultant: Donna Jackson