Accounts Assistant

• Ref:2332
• Date Published:2010-02-24
• Consultant:Simon Smith
• Type:Permanent
• Category:General
• Location:West London
• Salary:£20,000-£22,000

Leading private company assisting the social housing sector requires an Accounts Assistant to assist in all aspects of the Sales & Purchase Ledger administration, ensuring that all tenant, landlord and contractor accounts are fully maintained.

Responsibilities:

Provide credit control on invoices.
Banking of cash and cheque receipts on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Daily allocation of receipts to appropriate accounts
Weekly and monthly invoicing of Local Authorities for landlord rents
Accurate and timely processing and matching of contractor invoices to completed works orders
Preparation and payment to contractors, landlords and local authorities in line with agreed timescales
Daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and reconciliation of main ledgers
Preparation and mailing of monthly statements to landlords
Undertake general administration for the department such as filing, updating records and any other tasks required for the smooth running of the client accounts function

Skills:

The successful candidate will be a self starter who has the drive and aspiration to make the most of opportunities. Has energy & enthusiasm, will readily take the initiative and be motivated to succeed not just for themselves but for the team & for the organisation as a whole
Takes initiative and has a ‘can do’ attitude.
Desire and willingness to address the needs of internal and external customers.
Providing rapid and effective responses & seeking continually to improve quality & standards of excellence.
Develops effective working relationships both within and beyond their own area of responsibility and expertise striving to maintain harmonious relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
Contributes actively to a working environment in which colleagues work co-operatively with each other, accepting collective responsibility.
Takes care when completing a task ensuring that their actions comply with policy and procedures. Quick to spot errors and inconsistencies. Like to maintain high standards at all times.
Identifies and aligns themselves with the objectives and values of the Company. Views employment as more than a simple employee/employer relationship, takes pride in their role and are loyal employees working to a high standard.
The successful candidate will be appointed subject to a clean Enhanced Disclosure Scotland/CRB check
Previous experience within the Housing sector would be desirable.