Accounts Clerk

Accounts Clerk

On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a proactive Accounts and Administration Clerk who possesses experience in, or the ability to quickly learn, all facets of an accounts department.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 0900-1700hrs

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Specification for Accounts and Administration Clerk:

Accounts Clerk Requirements for the Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated success with a minimum of two years' experience in an accounts department, preferably with a focus on sales ledger.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills coupled with a welcoming demeanor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Sage, and Excel.
• Strong team player with dynamic capabilities.
• Proficient in both Maths and English.

Accounts Clerk Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Liaising with customers to ensure prompt payments and issuing legal notices to address payment defaults as needed.
• Conducting account and bank reconciliations, including factoring services.
• Sending weekly reminders to customers.
• Generating and distributing statements.
• Handling VAT returns.
• Allocating daily payments.
• Sending duplicate invoices and processing supplier invoices.
• Assisting in resolving queries when required.
• Generating insurance certificates for cargo.
• Providing adhoc and holiday coverage for overseas accounts and purchase ledger responsibilities.
• Assisting with year-end procedures.

Accounts Clerk