Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
• Location: Braintree
• Job Type: Full-time office based
• 9-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

We are currently representing a distinguished family business that specialises in importing, sourcing, and packing a variety of food products such as fruit, cereals, and pulses for both retail and wholesale markets. We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to become a key member of their small, friendly team. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and the opportunity for a comprehensive training period.

• Monitor and record daily cash movements, including reconciliation of Invoice Finance accounts.
• Create and dispatch sales invoices, credit notes, and debit notes; maintain the sales ledger.
• Manage daily credit control, actively chasing due debts.
• Handle the daily purchase ledger—posting invoices, organizing weekly payments, and reconciling supplier accounts.
• Assist with the management of overseas container documents and processing through the Trade Finance banking system.
• Support daily stock production input into Sage 200 and address any related queries or errors.
• Prepare commercial invoices and packing lists for overseas deliveries.
• Manage petty cash claims and perform monthly credit card statement expense analysis.
• Report to the accountant at quarter-end regarding any accruals or unposted invoices or charges.
• Participate in quarterly stock takes, supporting both the warehouse and accounts teams.
• Produce detailed stock balance and traceability reports for both audit and internal use.
• Investigate queries and manage the issuance of credit notes.
• Maintain comprehensive accounts filing.
• Provide administrative support during team absences.

• Proven experience in an account's assistant role or similar capacity.
• Proficiency with accounting software, particularly Sage 200.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.

• A thorough training and handover period to ensure success in the role.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a variety of tasks within the accounting and administrative fields.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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