Accounts Assistant

Murray Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a client in South Lanarkshire for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant. This is a permanent part-time role, offering flexibility on which three days per week are worked.

Reporting to the Finance Manager you will be responsible for supporting the accounts payable and credit control within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage outstanding invoices, including pre-chasing and chasing, and flagging any payment issues to the Sales and Management teams.
• Prepare aged debtor reports and provide insightful commentary for management review.
• Accurately allocate bank receipts and credit notes to maintain customer account accuracy.
• Deposit cheques at the local bank branch promptly.
• Resolve customer disputes efficiently, ensuring swift investigation and resolution.
• Oversee the setup of new and existing customer accounts, including conducting credit checks and monitoring credit alerts. Review and approve/deny changes to customer credit limits as required.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales team to foster strong customer relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with both customers and suppliers.
• Ensure supplier invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.
• Process weekly BACS/CHAPS payments.
• Handle high volumes of invoice and credit note processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly.
• Provide reliable, accurate, and timely responses to customer and supplier enquiries.
  
  

Key Skills And Requirements

• Proven experience in accounts payable and credit control roles.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Exceptional time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is desirable but not essential.
  
  

Working Hours

• Flexible part-time role (3 days per week, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). Days are negotiable.
  
  

If you are interested in this position, please apply today and send your CV marked FAO Lynsey McCormick

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