Accounts Assistant - Colnbrook, United Kingdom - National Staff Services

National Staff Services

Verified Company

Colnbrook, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that queries in regard to purchases/sales accounts are dealt with, cash allocation, making sure KWE group and UK suppliers are paid on time and also Adhoc admin duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES
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Payable

Reconcile supplier accounts to payable ledgers monthly to ensure all invoices appearing on supplier group receivable statements are reconciled with invoices appearing on our ledger.
Keyoff invoices to ensure they appear in the accounts payable ledger and key off transport invoices on UFS.
Prepare remittance advices detailing invoices contained in payment.
Pay foreign suppliers by wire transfer.
Posting of foreign invoices to UFS

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Collections

Send statements monthly and on request.
Phone/Fax/Email customers to chase payment.
Ensure group companies have invoice and relevant backup.
Attend finance meetings to ensure issues are communicated on a timely basis.
Review aged debtors report to ensure all overseas debtors are chased.

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Contra's

Matchup purchase and sales accounts where contra's are authorised by the finance
Manage and agree net settlements with overseas debtors/creditors.

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Queries

Follow up on queries in relation to sales/purchase to ensure credits are received where necessary

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Cash

Allocation of receipts/payments
Enter bank statements on UAS

DUTIES & PERFORMANCE

All queries with regard to purchases/sales accounts dealt with accurately and efficiently
Cash allocation
Overseas suppliers are paid in a timely manner
Control is maintained over overseas debtors
KWE Group & appointed agents
Adhoc duties as and when required.
CASS Imports/Exports.
Weekly exchange rates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

General office rules and regulations;
M/S Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint and Outlook).

Skills:

Good oral and written communication skills;
Accuracy in working with large amounts of data;

Ability to:

Deal with difficult and sensitive situations.
Use tact and diplomacy with all employees and customers.
Maintain good relationships with employees, outside agencies and others necessary to obtain or provide information.
Always maintain confidentiality.
Work on own initiative.
Work from skeleton guidelines.
Assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work product.

Why NSS?

NSS is a privately owned company which has been providing a range of recruitment services to different sectors which include Warehouse Operative, Sales Administration placements, team leader placements, technical staff, accounting staff at all levels, business development, IT staff covering a range of positions.

Our Mission Statement
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'Assist businesses in their growth by matching the right talent to their specialised personnel needs. Ensure that we maintain inclusive and rewarding roles for all of our colleagues.'_

Job Type:
Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Schedule: