My client, based in Haverhill is currently recruiting for an Financial Assistant/Accountant to join the Finance Team to assist with various Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks, whilst also supporting the Financial Controller with the month-end process and other Financial Reporting.

Salary:
£30,000 25 days holiday, pension scheme, free parking, length of service awards Duties &

Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable - Create new Customer Accounts within the ERP System in accordance with Internal Business Process, performing Credit Searches where applicable - Ensure all Sales Orders are raised within the ERP System in accordance with Internal Business Process - Creating and submitting Customer Sales Invoices, Sales Credit Memos and Statements of Account - Regularly monitor completed Sales Orders, ensuring swift invoicing following shipment - Credit Control, liaising with Customers to resolve queries and ensure swift settlement of balances due, whilst escalating any problematic debts accordingly - Recording and applying Sales Receipts within the ERP System Accounts Payable - Posting Purchase Invoices and Purchase Credit Memos - Recording and applying Purchase Payments within the ERP System - Vendor Account Reconciliations - Analysing and posting Employee Expenses Financial Reporting - Forecast Sales Receipts to support Cashflow Reporting - Balance Sheet Reconciliations, including the Fixed Asset Register, Accruals and Prepayments - Assisting with the provision of information to external auditors Deputy to the Financial Controller - Other adhoc duties which may arise within the Finance Department Experience, Skills & Qualifications: - At least 4 years experience within Accounting covering Month End Policies. - AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification. - Experience and knowledge of ERP Systems (Microsoft NAV desirable) - Knowledge of Accounting Principles and VAT (essential) - Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel Characteristics: " Diligent, professional and well disciplined " Attention to detail and presentation " Pro-active, with the ability to work on own initiative and priorities appropriately " Demonstrate good team spirit