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Date Added: Mon 12/05/2025

Accounts Assistant

Welwyn Garden City, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £30,000 per annum, Inc benefits

Finance & Administration Coordinator
  • Annual Salary: £30,000
  • Location: Welwyn Garden City
  • Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
  • Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

My client is seeking a Finance & Administration Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining their financial and administrative operations. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a structured environment and is keen on growing their career in finance and administration.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Sales Ledger Maintenance:

    • Liaise with debtors to chase outstanding invoices.
    • Handle the printing and sending of monthly statements.
    • Prepare customer spreadsheets for receipt entries.
    • Reconcile debtor payments received via various methods.
    • Manage miscellaneous income receipts and EPDQ refunds.
    • Issue miscellaneous invoices and credit notes as needed.
  • Purchase Ledger Maintenance:

    • Enter and record purchase invoices/credit notes.
    • Manage shipping invoices and input data on relevant spreadsheets.
    • Check and enter monthly expenses, including mileage records.
    • Handle creditor and expense payments via BACS.
    • Reconcile payments made to suppliers and manage cashback and voucher code payments.
  • General Ledger Maintenance:

    • Input data and set up new accounts as necessary.
    • Manage receipts and online payments for taxes and duties.
    • Produce monthly and quarterly back condition credits.
  • Other Accounts Duties:

    • Assist with HMRC inspections and manage creditor disputes.

General Office Duties:

  • Manage telephone inquiries and mail.
  • Handle pre-load and booking-in of weekly shipments.
  • Process sales orders and manage email communications in the absence of coordinators.
  • Organise staff events and other administrative tasks as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • GCSE or equivalent grade C in Maths and English.
  • Minimum Level 2 in AAT.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with an ERP system is preferred.
  • Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company pension.
  • Death in Service cover after probationary period.
  • 20 days holiday, increasing by 2 days for each full year worked up to a maximum of 28.
  • Free parking.
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