My client, a thriving commercial business off Colchester North turn off, is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant/Sales Ledger Specialist to help support the team. The role will be office-based reporting into the Credit Control and Sales Ledger Manager.

Main Function

Assist with the sales ledger function of the branches and care homes. Involvement in a VAT Project.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

* Creation of new accounts for service users
* Invoice aspects of the ledger as part of a sales ledger team
* Involvement in a VAT Project
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer details and account records
* Proactively communicate with the branches and homes to ensure up to date information is received and accurate
* Business to business and consumer customer contact telephone, email and letters
* Respond to queries from customers and internal staff in relation to sales invoices
* High attention to detail
* Reconciliation of accounts
* Produce final accounts
* Prepare refunds ensuring all documentation received to release a refund
* Review and ensure uplifts applied to accounts accurately on a continuous basis.
* Ensure client contribution accounts are reviewed, and uplifts applied on a continuous basis.
* Review portals and schedules.

Daily Duties

* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times.
* Ensure the dignity and respect of every service user and/or resident is maintained at all times.
* Travel as required within the area and other areas within the company for business and training.

This list is not exhaustive, and you may need to carry out other duties within the remit of the role.

Knowledge and Experience

* Advanced experience / knowledge of sales ledger, credit control, treasury functions
* Industry experience would be an advantage.
* Confident using Microsoft Office programs.
* Pivot Tables
* V-Lookups
* Use of power BI - would be an advantage.

Skills and Abilities

* Develop good and effective relationships with all aspects of the business internally and externally.
* Demonstrate an ability to ensure confidentiality.
* Good presentation skills
* Basic negotiation skills
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Work to strict deadlines.
* Confident communicator (written and verbal)
* Self-motivated
* High attention to detail
* Innovative thinking skills
* Ability to work in a fast paced and ever evolving environment.
* Desire and ability to problem solve.
* Continuous process improvement skills
* Excellent attendance and time keeping record.
* Flexible approach to work and manage, prioritise, and work to deadlines.
* Willingness to learn and develop.
* Thinking creatively to find unique solutions.

Education and Qualification

* AAT - desirable.

To apply, please email your CV along with details of your salary expectations and notice period.