ABOUT THIS COMPANY:
This is an opportunity to join an established and successful IT services company based in Farringdon. Their mission is to make their clients’ IT work seamlessly, as well as being their trusted advisor. They deliver services to clients worldwide and are specialists in Cloud Service delivery and Security. They have a diverse and energetic team of passionate and talented people and they are looking for an Accounts Officer to join the business at a key point of planned growth.
THE ROLE:
An exciting opening in the business team for an Accounts Officer to support the accounts team ensuring their clients receive the best level of customer service at every touch point and interaction with the company. For the company, it is important that the find the right person for the role. This is a part-time permanent role, 3 full days/week (flexible)
ABOUT YOU:
The ideal candidate would be someone who wants to make a difference in a growing SME environment with a focus on continuous improvement. You will be expected to demonstrate a strong work ethic when it comes to managing your time and achieving your objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including:
- Importing sales invoices and inputting purchase invoices into their accounting system;
- Assisting in raising sales invoices and credit notes, statements
- Taking on Credit Control duties where necessary
- Raising and issuing customer statements and ensuring timely follow up of all outstanding payments.
- Reconciling bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts
- Set-up and monitoring of any Direct Debit arrangements
- Assisting the MD and Office Manager, working closely with external accountants
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounts
- Expertise in Sage Line 50, Online billing and invoicing systems
- Strong attention to details
- Ability to multitask and prioritise daily activities
- Basic IT knowledge and core Microsoft Office skills essential (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Managing outbound customer invoicing and ensuring accuracy of recording payments
- A proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
- A good sense of humour!
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Ideally studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA
- A degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent with a 2:1 or relevant experience
BENEFITS:
- Competitive starting salary
- Learning and development opportunities
- 21 days holiday, public holidays, and birthday day off
- Flexible working hours
- Private healthcare after 6 months
- Regular performance reviews
- Regular team socials (bowling, pool, and more)
- A fun, friendly work environment
- Monthly training day
- Weekly fresh fruit