Accounts Administrator

Robert Half-Northampton, United Kingdom

Robert Half are very proud and excited to partner with globally leading manufacturer on an exclusive agreement to help recruit for a Accounts Administrator.

Office basedand Hours are 8.30 - 5pm Monday to Friday, 25 days holiday plus statutory days, plus day off for birthday, pension in line with auto-enrolment, salary up to £28k.

Job Purpose:
Managing the sales ledger function and to work alongside and support the Assistant Management Accountant and Financial Controller to ensure that the UK is operating within the highest ethical standards of financial controls

  • Liaising with customers and working closely with the Customer Support Team
  • This role will require the ability to deal across functions, from shop floor personnel through to Senior Managers
  • Ensure the below areas are covered within the department, but not limited to:

  • Cash Posting
  • Sales Ledger
  • Credit Notes
  • Invoice Queries
  • Managing the "accounts inbox"
  • Support and act as cover during holidays and sickness for the Assistant Management Accountant
  • Manage and ensure aged debtors is managed and cash collection is maintained in line with credit terms with all Customers.
  • Working with Assistant Management Accountant and Financial Controller to produce and provide a monthly report to the SMT, highlighting any aged debt beyond terms and actions required to resolve
  • Cashflow analysis
  • Support and assist the Year End Audit working with the Assistant Management Accountant Financial Controller and the audit team
  • Any adhoc duties as required and instructed by the Financial Controller and MD

Additional responsibilities:

  • Maintain a strong knowledge of all products and services
  • To operate at all times within the Company's policies and procedures
  • Ensure the full utilisation of all available sales tools and to comply with required reporting policies and procedures at all times
  • Act as a role model for the Accounts Team. Operating to the highest professional and ethical standards at all times
  • Take responsibility for understanding and agreeing action plan for own development needs