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Negotiable (DOE) | Mon-Fri 8:30-5 | Colchester (Hybrid Working) | Busy finance team | Medical insurance benefits | Education support | Company stock purchase plan with matching contributions | Collaborative / forward-thinking environment
The company: is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. Their products are designed to save lives and monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of the planet.
The role: as an Accounting Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in our finance operations. From handling day-to-day accounting tasks to supporting financial processes, your contributions will be integral to the success of the company.
Duties (include but are not limited to):
- Preparation and tracking of monthly, quarterly, and annual billings and invoicing for customers in a multi-currency environment.
- Managing lease invoices and recurring transactions.
- Communicate daily with distributors, end users, internal and external employees to discuss invoice related queries.
- Assisting the Accounts Payable and Revenue Administrator with monthly tasks such as reporting and collections.
- Assisting the Accounts Payable and Revenue Lead and the Senior Accounting Manager with ad hoc daily tasks.
- Liaise with Warehouse Department regarding delivery obligations and confirmation of shipping.
- Assist with managing phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.) including determining the purpose of the call and transfer to appropriate team member.
- Be an active member of the team; willing to assist peers, work collaboratively, brainstorm issues, complete ad-hoc requests and be flexible in completing tasks.
- Filing documentation and organization of the current filing system and archiving.
- Holiday/illness cover for other accounting members where possible.
Person Specification
- GCSE or A-Level Mathematics and English
- 1 - 2 years of experience in an accounting or finance administrative role, preferably in a small/mid-sized environment
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environmentCO
- Ability to work independently with excellent organization skills in assuming responsibility for managing multiple priorities
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm with a focus on providing useful information to make good business decisions in a supportive environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in light of the phone and online interactions with the overseas corporate office and customers
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word applications, with a willingness to develop a full working knowledge of NetSuite, the Company’s ERP system
- Netsuite
DBS/criminal records check to be carried out by employer: Yes
LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LTD ARE A RECRUITMENT AGENCY WORKING ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT.
PLEASE NOTE WE RECEIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER VACANCY AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS. THEREFORE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN A MONTH FROM APPLICATION DATE, IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
If you have been successful, we will contact you by the phone and begin taking you through our step by step recruitment process, doing our utmost to ensure the role is right for you, ascertaining your suitability in the process. This process will all be explained on initial contact.
