Accounts Assistant
Full job description
Tate
Salary: £26,400 per year
Tate are currently recruiting for an Accounts assistant for my client in Eccles, for a permanent position.
Duties include:
1. Responsible for systematically managing and chasing a debtors ledger of approximately 900 clients.
2. Taking and processing credit card payments.
3. Posting and allocating cheques and cash received.
4. Resolving unallocated receipts on the sales ledger.
5. Taking weekly direct debit payments.
6. Amending and updating the direct debit schedule as necessary.
7. Dealing with customer queries via email and phone.
8. Sending out copy invoices and statements as requested.
9. Following the company procedure for dealing with bad debts and preparing files when taking legal action.
10. Agreeing and working on settlement deals where necessary.
11. Raising credit notes to write off bad debts.
12. Liaising with the accounts manager to review and improve current credit control procedures.
13. Setting up new client accounts on the system.
14. Processing contract renewal paperwork on the system.
15. Monthly and ad hoc invoicing.
16. Processing termination letters from clients.
17. Co-operate with all staff and liase with clients maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the Legal community in order to uphold the organisations image and gain increased support for its work.
18. Actively support and promote the company and all its policies including Equal Opportunities.
The Accounts Assistant will provide the highest standards of service and support to our businesses with the knowledge with the ability to use “Access” payroll software, although full training will be given.
Key Requirements:
· High technical knowledge with ability to use Microsoft Excel & office and learn specific database and software effectively.
· Great communication skills
· Ability to coordinate the day-to-day activities working to tight deadlines ensuring appropriate resources are allocated to clients
· Ensure client matters are addressed and progressed efficiently
· To coordinate nominated reports and associated admin
Salary is £26,400basic with health insurance, pension, life insurance.
Would you be interested in discussing this role further?
Tate is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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