Mosaic Accountancy Recruitment are recruiting for a Full/Part Time Temp Accounts Assistant, working for a fantastic client of ours based in the heart of Bishop's Stortford.

We are looking for a skilled General Accounting Clerk to provide financial, administrative and clerical services.

Duties to include purchase and sales ledger accounting as well as some general accounting activities working with the internal accounting team.

The temp position currently has an end date of the 31st of December with a salary of £21,000 - £24,000 pro rata depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording credit note adjustments
• Input purchase ledger invoices
• Open new accounts on either sales or purchase ledger. On sales ledger perform appropriate credit referencing and other administrative tasks required to be completed prior to a new account opening
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted. Where necessary review and release orders under the guidance of a senior team member
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues, including obtaining proof of delivery where needed
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status, run credit checks against potential new customers

Requirements

• Proven working experience of at least 1 year, within a general accounting team, including sales and purchase ledger experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with ease to handle numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Sage or other full-scale ERP software)
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid educational background required