Accounts Assistant

A returning client of mine in the logistics industry is seeking to recruit a temporary Finance Assistant, and you will be responsible for Accounts payable and accounts receivable for the company. 

key responsibilities include: 

• Management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Handling of receivables collection process incl. involvement of other functions (e.g. Sales and MD).

• Performance of customer credit checks.

• Maintenance and compliance monitoring of customer credit limits.

• Alignment with Service Center Accounting on incoming payments and allocation to open invoices.

• Responsibility for supplier master data process.

• Administration & maintenance of PtP workflow software Basware.

• Management of Purchase Order Process.

• Implementation of process changes where necessary.

• Support the Finance team in other relevant topics and processes, e.g. month-end closing or internal controls assessment.

Key qualifications: 

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Good Excel skills including pivoit tables, v look ups
• Good knowledge of SAP
• Business acumen / commercial awareness
• Well organised and self-motivated
• Good communication skills within Finance towards business functions
• Proactive approach, task- and goal-orientated
• Team player

If you are available on short notice for a tempo assignment ( min 3 months possible perm) please get in touch with Vinny Basra at the Staines Accountancy office.