Interim Accounts Assistant (2 month contract)
Job Description
Job title: Interim Accounts Assistant (2 month contract)
Company: CILEX
Job description: Location : Remote with in-person attendance approx quarterly, United Kingdom Job Advert
Interim Accounts Assistant – Remote Working
We have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Accounts Assistant to join us here at CILEX! This is a 2-month contract to assist the Accounts Receivable team with the allocation of receipts and resolution of queries.
Responsibilities include:
Process incoming receipts and post to Sage 200c system.
Ensure daily bank sheets and unprocessed cash records are updated correctly.
Chase customers for remittance advices.
Assist with monitoring shared finance inboxes and actioning emails.
Support the group teams/functions with any Sales Ledger activities, establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Essential skills:
Ability to demonstrate experience of working with accounting software packages in an accounts department.
Able to demonstrate previous accounts receivable experience.
Ability to demonstrate previous experience with using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
The ability to always maintain a high level of accuracy.
The ability to forge effective working relationships both internally and externally.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of customer service excellence in both written and verbal communication.
Desirable skills:
Knowledge of SAGE 200 would be an advantage.
To be successful, you should demonstrate the following:
Technical knowledge: uses the required technical knowledge and skills to carry out role successfully.
Communication skills: communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
Analytical skills: Uses appropriate methods and sources for obtaining information and processes data and information methodically and efficiently.
Commercial awareness: understands own role considering the department and the organisation.
Organisational skills: manages own time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines.
Flexibility: adapts quickly and positively to new or changing circumstances and demands.
Accountability: Seeks clarity and ensures own work is delivered to agreed standards and timescales and reports on progress.
Relationship management: works effectively remotely with others within the department and elsewhere in the organisation.
Commitment: adopts a focused approach and is persistent in the achievement of quality and results.
Teamworking: supports team constructively by carrying out tasks effectively, towards achievement of team/function’s objectives.
Understands the importance of customer service excellence and always adopts a professional approach.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received, to maintain a positive candidate experience.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role will be subject to successful DBS checks.
We are committed to ensuring that diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the heart of our business, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Hours 35
Department Group Finance
Job Type Full time
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
Salary Up to 23,000 FTE
Expected salary:
Location: United Kingdom
