Description
We require a temporary Accounts Assistant to work within the Sales Ledger section of our Accounts department in our offices in Thornaby.
Ideally with over 5 years of working in a similar role you will be responsible for all aspects of Sales Ledger work including:
Chasing overdue balances for payment; setting up new accounts for credit – including credit approval and setting credit limits; releasing orders; raising credits / refunds / bank reconciliations (as required); ad hoc tasks.
Your role will include:
Working within a busy Sales Ledger department within Accounts covering all aspects of the work carried out in the area.
· Ensure all accounts are chased within aged debt balances are chased in a timely fashion.
· Liaise with other operational departments so that customer queries are resolved in line with customer expectations.
· Dealing with requests to release orders held because of non payment and/or lack of credit on account
· Processing changes of addresses on accounts
· Deal with customers in a professional and appropriate manner.
· Carry out credit checks for new customers and set payment terms / credit limits as appropriate.
· Raise Credits and refunds to agreed timescales.
· Daily Bank reconciliations (as required).
· Ad hoc tasks.
We are ideally looking for someone who is / has:
· Previous experience of Sales Ledger work within an accounts department.
· Proven track record of successfully chasing overdue invoices.
· Is experienced in dealing with customers over the phone and via email.
· Proficient in Excel.
· Literate & Numerate.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong time management skills.
· Able to develop positive relationships with internal colleagues and external customers
· Able to work with accuracy.
Job Types:
- Full-time, Temporary contract
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location:
- In person
Application deadline: 05/07/2024