Account Assistant - Bracknell, United Kingdom - Cawood

Cawood

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Bracknell, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Cawood is the largest independent provider of analytical laboratory testing and sampling services for the land-based industries in the UK.

With 15 sites around the country specialising in different types of analysis, we are always looking for skilled and talented individuals to join our teams.

This is an exciting time to join Cawood.

The business is growing and there are plenty of opportunities for people who want to work hard, have fun and be part of our success.

Job Description:

Cawood is the UK's leading independent scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers.

We provide laboratory analysis to the agriculture, food and environmental sectors, as well as contract research to GLP standards to support the development of agrochemicals, biocides and other chemicals.

Cawood are looking for an Accounting Assistant for the Agriculture division, reporting to the Transactional Manager.

We are seeking a detail oriented and organised Accounting Assistant to join our team.

This role will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciling statement, and assisting with month end reporting.

The role is remote but will require 20% travel to site to meet with finance and business team members.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritize under pressure.
Reconciliation of bank account
Reconcile supplier statement to ensure all invoices are accounted for.
Communicate with supplier to resolve any invoice discrepancies for issues.
Prepare and Process payment run in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist with month end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliation.
Maintaining accurate notes on the status of accounts and up to date contact details.
Ad hoc support to the transactional manager on new projects
Establish, develop, and maintain positive customer relationships.
Take ownership for supplier's queries, dealing with them quickly and efficiently to the satisfaction of the business and the customer.
Set up new supplier's account.
Work collaboratively with all departments within the business to build relationships across functions.
Assist the overall finance team workload.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant accounting qualification or studying towards a qualification (eg. AAT ) is desirable but not essential.
Min 3+ years of AR & AP processing
Minimum of 5 years or relevant financial administration experience.
Good working knowledge of accounts functions and processes
Experience with customer service and sales teams.
Internal or external auditing experience a plus

Skills:

Effective communication skills written and verbal.
Strong technical accounting skills
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to analyse and explain financials to nonfinancial staff.
High level of knowledge around the Microsoft suite of products particularly Microsoft excel and PowerPoint.
High level of skills learning and navigating ERP (Enterprise Resource and Planning) systems
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement.