Job Description

About Us:

APS Produce specialises in the production and supply of top-quality tomatoes and other produce in the most sustainable way possible. As a genuinely innovative forward-thinking business we are passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on using the most sustainable practices to deliver the best products to our major retail customers.

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced Sales Ledger Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You'll have ownership of key customer accounts, maintaining the status of each customer balance including any overdue amounts and ensuring timely resolution of any customers queries.

What you'll be doing:

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Proactively communicate with customers to facilitate their account balance is settled within terms and timely payments are received. Follow up any overdue invoices and if necessary obtain evidence of supply and supporting documentation. Regularly communicate with other team members on the resolution of queries and collectability of overdue accounts. Post bank receipts and payments to Accounting System for 4 bank accounts. Reconcile customer statements on a regular basis and take action to resolve any queries as appropriate. Ensure all remittances are allocated accurately and on a timely basis according to the remittance supplied by the customer. Reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis. Process daily invoices and monthly statements and issue to Customer as required, including a daily banking upload. Make sure all the invoices on the recharge account are issued during the month they are posted. Raise manual / ad-hoc invoices as needed. Build relationships with external and internal partners. Assist the Finance team with other projects as required.

What you'll bring:

At least 2 years accounts receivable experience Previous experience of working in a multi-site business with a high volume of transactions is essential Experience of working in a FMCG environment is desirable. Good Excel skills and competent with SAP ERP system. Accounting knowledge (double entry book-keeping; accounts reconciliation) is advantageous. Good people skills to build strong relationships within the team, business, and external partners, Good communicator, excellent telephone manners and able to influence others. High level of customer service awareness.

Why join APS Produce?

Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company. Work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Opportunity for professional growth and development. Exposure to a fast-paced and evolving business environment
Monday to Thursday 08.30 - 17.00; Friday 08.30 - 16.00 - 37.75 hours per week.

If you have the required skills, please submit your CV for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chichester PO20 1NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

accounts receivable: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person