Accounts Receivable

• Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (25 hours per week)
• Location: Littlehampton
• Salary: £27-31,000

We are seeking a competent and hardworking individual to join our Finance team as an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This part-time, temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to handle key financial responsibilities within a dynamic environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Serve as the primary contact for all financial matters relating to sales.
• Raise sales invoices and manage debtors efficiently.
• Process customer payments, including handling phone calls and taking card payments.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including saving bank statements for month-end processes.
• Ensure all sales invoices for the current month are processed timely, meeting all deadlines.
• Run aged debtors reports at the end of each month to clear off any discrepancies.
• Log sales orders for commission purposes and check sales nominal codes on Sage prior to month end to ensure correct postings.
• Raise credit notes and process customer refunds when applicable.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable mailbox and provide general cover for the finance department as needed.
• Undertake other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a small team and independently.
• IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel.
• Confidence in learning and using accounting systems, specifically Sage.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of organisational information.
• Capability to remain calm under time pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Sage systems.
• Familiarity with CRM/Project Management Software.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

To apply for this Accounts Receivable Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.