Accounts Assistant

Our client is looking to add to their growing organisation based in East London. This organisation is going from strength to strength with projected turnover increasing from £5 million per annum to £10 million per annum in the coming financial year. Your duties and responsibilities: Accurately process accounts receivable & accounts payable transactions. Generate and distribute invoices & credit notes to clients promptly and in accordance with contract terms. Reconcile accounts receivable & Accounts Payable ledgers to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted in a timely manner. Ensure that all client contact information (new clients and old clients) is up-to-date and logged into the finance system. Manage the accounts mailbox and respond to all finance queries. Review and verify invoices and payment requests for accuracy and completeness. Prepare and process electronic transfers and credit card payments. Assist the FC in the monthly payroll process Monitor and track outstanding receivables, follow up on overdue accounts (phone & email) to ensure timely collection. Help in the preparation of reports on accounts receivable and accounts payable status Assist FC with month-end and year-end closing activities. Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. Support with any ad hoc finance projects Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts. This role is based in the office 4 days a week and 1 day working from home. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)