Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant required for a great business in Banbury near Hook Norton on a temporary - permanent basis. The business are looking for an experienced accounts assistant to join their team, to support on the Accounts Receivable.

£29,000 per annum when permanent

Key Responsibilities:
Manage online banking, including downloading and posting daily bank transactions.
Process cheque and cash deposits while maintaining the daily cashbook.
Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
Handle direct debits, including weekly processing and customer payments.
Implement the company's credit control policy by conducting credit checks, chasing overdue accounts, and collaborating with the sales and operations teams.
Prepare and distribute weekly debtor reports for management.
Reconcile the sales ledger and generate monthly statements.
Respond to customer account inquiries and proactively follow up on orders.
Conduct regular debtor meetings with Business Development Managers (BDMs).
Maintain and update the cash flow forecast spreadsheet.
Raise rent invoices for tenants and process manual invoices as needed.
Prepare ullage reports and issue credit notes where required.
Provide cover for team members during absences, including sales invoicing and handling overflow phone calls.
Assist the Accounts Payable team
Month-end & year-end tasks

Requirements:
Proven experience in Finance is essential
Confident and professional telephone manner.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience with SAP is an advantage.
Strong IT skills with proficiency in relevant software.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable working in a manual processing role.
Proactive, hands-on approach with a positive attitude.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business and with external partners.