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Accounts Administrator

£28,000 per annum

Ilkeston, DE7

Full-Time, Permanent

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch break)

Our client is seeking an Accounts Clerk to join their team in Ilkeston. This role is available for an immediate start and involves working within a small Accounts team. The position is primarily focused on general processing tasks, including purchase ledger, some sales ledger, credit control and other accounting duties as required. Training will be provided for the right candidate, offering an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and advance within the role.

Key Responsibilities:

* Invoicing customers using an automated system

* Processing manual invoices and credits

* Handling carrier invoices and payment run journals

* Resolving customer and supplier queries

* Sending copy invoices and statements

* Processing collection notes and credits

* Chasing late payments via email and phone

* Updating customer and supplier records

* Opening new customer accounts with credit assessments

* Controlling customer credit limits and managing risk

* Matching payments to accounts

* Performing month-end duties

* Following up on overdue payments

* Maintaining Excel spreadsheets

* General administrative tasks

Skills and Experience:

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritize workload

* High attention to detail

* Excellent communication skills with a polite telephone manner

* Ability to work collaboratively within a team

* Quick learner with the ability to follow established systems

Benefits:

* Quarterly company bonus share after a 3-month trial period

* 30 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays

* Christmas period shutdown