Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable - Magpie Recruitment : Job Details

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Richmond

£35,000 - £40,000

Hybrid Working

Magpie Recruitment is excited to present an amazing opportunity to join a prominent player in the consumer food industry, a company renowned for its innovative products and global presence.

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable to become an integral part of their finance team who is wanting to develop a career in finance within an extremely fast growing and dynamic business.

About the Company:

Join a globally recognised name in the confectionery sector, celebrated for its rich history and portfolio of beloved brands. This company has made a significant impact worldwide, boasting extensive operations across the globe.

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and pursue cash collections from customers
• Issue weekly report of actual cash collections and aged debtors outstanding per region.
• Post and apply cash received to the customer account, resolving any customer deductions
• Identify and resolve cash collection problems in collaboration with non-finance colleagues
• Investigate customer claims and debit notes, obtaining approval from sales team.
• Issuing debit and credit notes to customers
• Running credit checks for new customers
• Setting up credit limits & terms for new customers
• Ensuring receipts are up to date
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Provide support to auditors as required
• Update pricing for existing & new customers in NetSuite.
• Check and approve pricing on all orders.
• Liaise with customers in order to sort out sort payments or any other issues.

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable The Candidate:

• Studying ACCA/CIMA/AAT.
• To have advanced excel skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems
• Strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• A good work ethic, and an ability to prioritise the workload
• Strong communication skills
• Have the drive to support the continuous improvement within the Finance team and spread best and effective accounting practice across all areas

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable Rewards:

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000. Reflecting the role's significance within the organisation.
• Bonus Scheme: Up to 7.5% of annual salary, based on company, division, and personal performance.
• Holidays: 25 days plus public holidays, with additional company-discretionary days.
• Study Support for ACCA / CIMA / AAT