We are looking for a Accounts Assistant. This is a permanent role.
| Closing Date | |
| Company | Hedges Law |
| Role | Accounts Assistant |
| Type | Full Time |
| Location | Harpenden |
| Salary | Competitive, dependent on experience |
The purpose of the role is to assist with financial transactions and credit control, arising from the work of the company and its internal operations.
Essential Characteristics:
● Acute attention to detail
● Book-keeping, AAT Intermediate qualifications, QBE
● Knowledge of Credit Control and ability to communicate concisely with clients
● Knowledge of Purchase Ledger, statement reconciliations and payment routines
● Excellent IT skills
● Problem-solver with can-do attitude
● A team player with desire to help colleagues
● Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
● Excellent communication skills
● A high standard of listening
● Able to ask great questions
● Proactive
● Able to deal with challenging situations in an appropriate manner
● Able to handle and adapt well to different behaviours
Key Tasks:
1. Daily banking functions – office account bank reconciliations
2. Administration and reconciliation of petty cash
3. Management of office accounting transactions
4. Client transaction support
5. Management of banking (inc. transfers, cheques)
6. Assisting teams with queries and housekeeping of matters
7. Processing write offs and credit notes
8. Credit control
9. Assisting with month-end reporting
10. Knowledge of Xero accounting software (or equivalent software)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, sex (gender), marital status, religion or belief, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Hedges Law is a trading name of Hedges Law Limited.
To Apply
Please send your CV to hr@hedgeslaw.co.uk
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