Job Description

We are a family-run Builders Merchants with over 40 years of experience in the building trade, serving the West Midlands with dedication and a personal touch. Operating multiple depots, our small, close-knit team prides itself on exceptional service and a supportive, collaborative workplace culture. As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be part of this dedicated small team, working closely with and reporting directly to our Management Accountant to maintain seamless financial operations

We are seeking a detail-oriented

Accounts Assistant

to support our finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with various accounting tasks. This role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to multitask, and a strong understanding of basic accounting principles. Use of Kerridge 8 is essential.

Key responsibilities-

Bank Reconciliation - On a daily basis post receipts and payments from the bank accounts to the accounting system. Reconciling sales ledger and ensure that payments are received for all monies outstanding in a timely way Chasing overdue credit account payments via telephone, email, fax or written keeping diary events recorded on database. Processing and opening of credit account applications completing necessary credit checks and applying for credit insurance, informing the applicant by written correspondence accordingly. Dealing with customer queries. Answer telephone/emails and dealing with customer queries Work to deadlines for both sales and purchase ledgers. Support the Management accountant in completing transaction finance functions including purchase ledger and other accounting transactions. Processing credit account payments (cash/cheque/card or bacs) and allocate to the correct account keeping records of collections and ensure that accounts are balanced. Update and maintain cashflow forecast model. Filing of all invoices/payments Contribute to improvements relating to systems and processes. To provide support to other team members when needed. Ensure accurate time keeping maintaining efficiency within the department. Manage paper filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents for both sales and purchase ledgers. Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems. General duties in relation to sales and purchase ledger. Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing. Answer and assist telephone queries from suppliers regarding unpaid invoices and payment requests. Printing additional statements and copy invoices that they may be missing for customers/suppliers as and when required. Assist all colleagues with any help or assistance they may require.
Skills

Previous experience with an account's office Excellent telephone manner Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to prioritise and organise your own workload.
Working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (30 minute lunch)

No agencies please

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,500.00-26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wednesbury WS10 8SY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

kerridge8: 1 year (preferred) Accounts receivable: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person