Sales Ledger Assistant

Job title: Sales Ledger Assistant (6-month FTC)
Location: Cobham, Surrey
Salary: £26,000- £27,500 (FTE)
Hours: 35 hours per week (8.30AM - 16.30PM)

I am currently working with a school who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to assist with the day-to-day Accounts on a contract for 6 months.

Main duties of the accounts assistant:

Process Accounts Receivable transactions in a timely manner to ensure ledgers are accurate and up to date.
Deal with parents, students and colleagues’ queries by phone, email or in person in a helpful, supportive and proactive manner
Undertake ad hoc duties and reporting as required.
Process student records and invoices/credit notes
Maintain accurate billing information and instructions on the database to facilitate timely receipts.
Collect credit card payments and record these and other payments on the database.
Issue notice penalty invoices or process refunds for leaving families as applicable.
Proactively communicate with parents to enable effective credit control, including contact via phone and sending overdue statements via email to chase outstanding debt.
Ensure that best practice is being followed and that Terms and Conditions are adhered to by the department.
Assist with biannual billing process.
Assist with Month end reconciliations.
Management of Accounts Receivable inbox

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required as the accounts assistant:

High accuracy and attention to detail
Able to liaise and interact with Finance colleagues, non-Finance colleagues and external stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner
Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft office packages: good spreadsheet knowledge preferred.
Prior experience of CRM systems preferred
Good planning and organisational skills to deal appropriately with internal and external stakeholders and meet deadlines
GCSE English and Mathematics desirable
Experience with accounts receivable/credit control/accounts payable

Benefits working as the accounts assistant:

25 days annual leave
Private Medical Insurance
Medicash Scheme which covers part dental and opticians.
Pension scheme whereby ACS match a contribution of up to 5% of basic salary.
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance of £100,000
Professional Development
Access to the Cobham gym and sport centre
Free staff parking onsite.
If you are available on no more than one weeks' notice please get in touch for immediate consideration.