Accounts Officer - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Matrix

Matrix

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our passion and purpose at Matrix is to 'Connect people to work'. The more people we connect to work, the better it is for society and our business.

Our tech, and over 400 awesome people, make that possible by bringing together organisations that need to recruit temporary or contingent staff and those that can find them the amazing people they need

We have a hybrid working pattern, with 3 days required to work from our Milton Keynes office and 2 days at home.

Our trading Finance team comprise of 2 Accounts Officers, 1 Management Accountant, a Payroll Manager and Payroll Assistant. We work closely with various departments and have the opportunity to get involved in many different projects and tasks to support the wider business.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an Accounts Officer to join our growing finance department, as our business continues to grow with our current client base and also into new industries we are entering.

The Finance team support all areas within the business.

We have multiple trading companies within the group and they all require finance input and support meaning this role provides variety and exposure to different stakeholders across the busienss.

It is essential that we have a high level of accuracy in our work, providing correct and timely information.

The key responsibilities for this role, include working on the Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and cashbook postings.

Sales Ledger

Issuing of weekly client invoices, with correct back up documentation
Allocating of cash receipts
Posting of invoices to the correct company sales ledger
Chasing for overdue debt and ensuring any queries are dealt with in a timely manner

Purchase Ledger

Posting of invoices to correct trading company
Bank Account checks in line with company processes
Weekly payment Runs on all trading companies
Support suppliers with factoring arrangements

Cashbook

Ensuring all receipts are posted and allocated to the correct accounts on a daily basis
All manual payments are posted with correct dates

Other Ad-Hoc tasks that are required

ABOUT YOU:

This role will give exposure in all transacting accounting areas, across various companies and platforms. You will already have basic accounting knowledge and be looking to take the next step in your career.

You will have:

Excellent systems skills and a demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft products
Exposure to Sage 200 (though this will cease in mid 2024)
Knowledge of MS Dynamics would be advantageous though not essential as full training will be given.
A "can do" attitude and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
Enthusiasm, a personable communication style and excellent attention to detail
The ability to manage various tasks