Junior Accounts Assistant

Our client based just outside Felixstowe is looking for a Junior Accounts Clerk, with prior office or job-related experience within the shipping industry. Job Role Banking o Twice-daily bank reconciliations between online banking, excel tracker and accounts package, including the posting of payments to the correct customer accounts. o Liaising with operations when certain invoices are settled. Sales Ledger o Adding charges to jobs and raising invoices to customers. o Sending statements to customers as per schedule or upon request. o Assisting operations with any immediate invoices that need raising. o Managing Customers float balances and reconciling when required. o Processing Customer credit applications o Chasing for Customer payments when needed, and raising with Finance Manager if further action is needed. o Weekly Customer reporting to Finance Manager and Directors. Filing management o Maintaining paper filing process o Filing completed job files and managing these on a centralised excel to ensure 100% accuracy. Reporting to and assisting with any other tasks the Finance Manager may see fit. Qualifications and Skills · Hard-working · Good time management · Experience using the Microsoft packages · Have an eye for detail and is numerate and accurate · Proven ability to manage and prioritise workload, is organised and efficient · Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, ability to develop great relationships with others · Sage 50 experience desirable, but not required · Knowledge of the industry required · Good Customer Service · Good communication skills, both written and verbal Companywide Benefits · Paid Company events · Bonus schemes · 25 days Holiday (excl. Bank Holidays) · Company Pension · Refreshments provided · On-site free parking Job Type: Full-time Salary: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Free parking * On-site parking Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus scheme Experience: * Accounting: 1 year (preferred) * Shipping & Logistics: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person