Accounts Clerk in Telford

The role offers flexible working hours and is a permanent position.

The person:

• Proficient in Microsoft programs
• Experience in accounting programs
• Knowledge of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger

The benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Central Telford location

Company Description:

Bridge Cheese, based in Telford, Shropshire, is a leading UK company specialising in the cheese industry. By understanding customer needs deeply, we strive to not only meet but exceed expectations. We offer a comprehensive range of cheese products in various formats and weights, ensuring quality and flexibility for our clients. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering excellence in every aspect of our business.

Role Description:

The Accounts Clerk is responsible for performing bookkeeping and data entry tasks, maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and supporting the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Management of the financial records of the organisation, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date bookkeeping. Preparation of financial statements, filing invoices and receipts, and tracking incoming and outgoing money. The role involves a mix of administrative and finance tasks, including entering data, filing records, and preparing reports. The role involves assisting in the production of accurate and timely financial transactions and reports in addition to maintaining the business’s accounting records, helping to maintain the integrity of information in the financial system.

About the role:

• Bookkeeping and Data Entry: Maintain accurate financial records by entering data into accounting software and managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Transaction Processing: Process invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions from vendors and clients.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile Supplier and Customer accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Report Generation: Assist in preparing financial reports and other documentation as required.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, organising correspondence, and maintaining filing systems for financial documents.

Key responsibilities:

• Using, maintaining and supporting the development of systems and processes to deliver financial activity in the organisation.
• Liaising with others across the organisation to support order processing, goods receipting, authorisations and appropriate controls within the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

• Maintain Purchase Ledger Database
• Ensure all supplier invoices are processed in accordance with described processes and are paid to agreed terms.
• Managing invoices for approval and liaising with Suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries that arise.
• Carry out monthly Supplier statement reconciliations
• Maintain the Sales Ledger Database
• Processing Credit notes as required
• Issue Weekly Customer Statements and manage credit control
• Accurately recording payments received.
• Assisting in the preparation of the month-end and year-end financial statements, and supporting financial audits.
• Undertaking other regular and ad hoc accounting or administrative activities, as required.

About you:

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and spotting errors.
• Ability to analyse and compile data and information in a clear format accurately and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software: Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite is necessary for efficient data management.
• Confidence in using MS Office applications effectively (including Excel, Word, and Outlook).