Robert Walters are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts/Finance Assistant position based in Hemel Hempstead with an excellent very well established, reputable business. We are looking for someone who is eager to advance and improve the Finance role. You'll need to work well in a team and independently and be able to confidently and accurately implement the technical skills you've acquired through your studies and while fully supported every step of the way, you should be someone who thrives on responsibility, challenge and problem solving.

The Role:

This position will support the Financial Controller. You will have the opportunity to operate all aspects of the finance processes and controls, including Month end close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Banking, and Expenses. Additionally, this role will take responsibility for the day to day management of customer services and order processing.

You will also on a daily basis you will be liaising with customers on general queries. You will process orders via SAP and will take ownership and responsibility to ensure the best possible customer experience. The focus is on quality, accuracy and attention to detail coupled with a deep sense of personal responsibility.
There will be the opportunity to develop in wider financial activities, such as: dealing with third parties including HRMC, auditors and suppliers; supporting the budget process – cashflows and periodic financial analysis; and identifying system efficiencies and improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Entering and processing supplier transactions in the accounting systems
• Processing supplier payment runs
• Supplier account reconciliations
• Assisting in the purchase order process
• Responding to supplier queries
• Document filing
• Accurate and timely execution of customer Orders, ensuring they are compliant
• Complete sales and distributions accurately using data flows and relevant systems.
• Working knowledge of the external environment in relation to billing, pricing and delivery
• Ensure all data and records are compliant with Data Protection/GDPR
• Debt collection/ credit control activities
• Forensic analysis of aged items and on-account payments to ensure open items are identified
• Customer account reconciliations
• Identifying and processing unbilled items, credit notes and debit notes
• Providing management information pertinent to customer debt position
• Responding to customer queries
• Accurately recording and processing daily cash movements within the accounting system
• Daily bank reconciliation
• Filing of records
• Provide cover for other Accounting functions in the event of absence of other staff members.
• Such other duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require
• Prepares reports and documents covering accounting transactions for management review
• Ensures that accurate records are kept by standard practices.
• Supports the budget planning process, forecasts future cash flows, provides periodic financial analysis

Candidate Profile:

• Desire to complete a formal accounting qualification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent MS Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Good Analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• 2.1 degree or higher/Fully AAT Qualified

On Offer:

Circa £26,000-32,000 and 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, study support for CIMA/ACCA available and additional benefits

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates