Accounts Assistant

Due to business growth and development, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team on a short term 6-month contract (possible long term dependant on business requirement) with an immediate start, as part of a well-established and growing business based in Redditch.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, detail-oriented, and able to assist in day-to-day activities focussed You will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance Team with various tasks.
 
As part of the role, you'll be expected to carry out:

• Processing of Purchase Invoices (via SAGE)
• Verifying invoices for accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Monitoring accounts for overdue payments and following up with customers.
• Acceptance of goods delivered onto system to enable invoice authorisation.
• Processing of Sales Invoices (via business CRM System/SAGE)
• Monitor and Maintain Client Portals
• Liasing with Clients and Suppliers resolving any invoice queries.
• Answering of telephone calls to assist team as needed.
• General administration support when required.

The successful Accounts Assistant will have the following skills and experience:

• Good IT skills, ideally with good understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
• SAGE 50 Accounts
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure within a friendly, supportive office team.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Able to effectively prioritise workload.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Most importantly the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

In return you can expect to receive a basic salary of circa £25,000 depending on your skills and experience please apply with your updated CV and I will be in touch soon.