Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting processes. This position requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Duties

Communicate regularly with sales account personnel to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary. Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert Handle disputed invoices and support negotiation to bring payment within terms Provide accurate advice on queries Identify client issues impacting prompt payment. Understand a client's billing and payment process cycle and propose and drive resolutions Operate with and manage invoicing on client portals Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal inquiries Support cash postings and undertake account reconciliations, including bank Regularly chase up customers for payment of overdue invoices Check the new customers' agreements received and check/record their rebate terms Manage credit note requirements Reconciling and positing e-commerce transactions Assist on the annual audit Payroll postings Support with UK and ROW VAT returns Covering customer service on an ad-hoc basis Other ad-hoc duties as may be required

Experience

Previous experience in accounts environment essential Highly desirable if the person can speak German Computer literate using Microsoft applications and ERP systems Well organised with a structured approach to work Good communication skills Working with an experienced and friendly team

Location:

Office Based - Burnley, UK

Type

: Permanent

Hours:

22.5 hours per week can be done over 3 days or flexible to suit

Benefits:

28,000 (pro rata)

15 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Application deadline - 23/05/2025 if the right candidate is found within this time, we may close the application early.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 17,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025
Reference ID: BemisUKAA