Overview
A Senior Accounts Assistant is required to join the Accounting & Finance team at a fast-paced E-commerce business company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounts, and ideally be studying or completed an AAT qualification.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established business in the online-retail space, based in Weybridge, they are known for their innovative products and dedication to quality.
Description
The Senior Accounts Assistant (HYBRID) role involves;
Invoice processing: Manage the end-to-end process of purchase invoices and expenses with accuracy and efficiency.
Reconciliation: Ensure GRN’s are accurately reconciled with invoices when processed and manage supplier and customer account reconciliations.
Landed cost allocation: Accurately process and allocate freight and duty costs for all stock shipments.
Creditor and debtor management: Monitor and analyse creditor and debtor balances, actively resolving queries, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and robust credit control.
Bank reconciliation: Process bank transactions and perform reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records.
Payment management: Prepare payments and remittance advices, including handling downpayments and deposits.
Credit card management: Post credit card transactions and reconcile statements.
E-commerce transactions: Process and reconcile sales transactions, addressing any related queries and escalating where necessary.
Month-End support: Assist with month-end journal entries, including prepayments and depreciation.
Audit assistance: Assist the wider finance team with the audit process by providing supporting documentation in a timely manner.
VAT: Running of monthly and quarterly reports for VAT returns to support the financial controller alongside our external VAT consultants.
Profile
A successful Senior Accounts Assistant (HYBRID) should have:
- A relevant degree in finance, accounting or similar, or part/fully AAT qualified
- Strong AP & AR experience
- Familiarity with SAP would be advantageous (but not essential)
- E-commerce experience is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
Job Offer
Senior Accounts Assistant (HYBRID)
- A competitive salary of approximately £28,000 – £33,000 (up to £35,000 for the ideal candidate)
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Hybrid working
- Plus many other benefits
