Accounts Assistant in Telford

Accounts assistant responsible for maintaining accurate sales ledger records, ensuring timely invoicing, processing customer payments, and playing a pivotal role in supporting the team. The role plays a key part in supporting cash flow and maintaining strong customer relationships Duties and Responsibilities: - Ensure that everything that has been dispatched the previous day is included on the daily invoice run - Raise and issue manual sales invoices and credit notes in a timely manner, and ensure that appropriate authorisations are obtained in-line with our internal control matrix - Prepare the monthly customer statement run - Provide a timely and accurate response to all internal and external customer queries - Post and allocate customer payments and refunds - Reconcile Accounts Receivable subledger to the General Ledger - Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations - Support month end closing procedures - Perform ad-hoc duties required by Finance Manager Previous accounts and sales ledger experience required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills - Problem solving skills and proactive approach to resolving issues - Strong numerical and analytical skills - Good time management and organizational abilities - Demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines - Able to develop solid relationships with colleagues in a professional manner to create a positive working environment - Experience of multi currencies, VAT legislation, export legislation, and a familiarity with commercial invoice requirements - Competence in accounting software and Microsoft Excel - Attention to detail and accuracy - Ability to work as a team and independently. You will be working on a hybrid basis and they work a 37.5 hour week - with flexible start and finish time - 7.30am - 9.30am then 4pm to 6pm respectively