Your new company

We’re working with a long-established UK-based manufacturer that specialises in high-performance flexible packaging solutions. With over 150 years of experience and a strong focus on innovation, they support a wide range of sectors including food & beverage, textiles, paper products, and frozen goods.

Your new role

• Analyse morning sales figures.
• Process sales invoices daily for goods despatched, including checking for anomalies.
• Issue origination sales invoices for and input related origination purchase invoices to accounts payable ledger. Chase sales staff for outstanding origination orders.
• Post and allocate cash daily from the bank statement and updating the cash book.
• Regular reconciliation of pro forma accounts.
• Chase customers to ensure payment is made to terms. Monitor accounts where the balance has exceeded the credit limit.
• Place accounts on hold where terms or credit limits have been seriously breached and communicate to relevant departments.
• Create and maintain a dispute and overdue list to be sent out to other departments on a regular basis.
• Attend a monthly meeting with the Finance Director to discuss problem accounts.
• Undertake month-end procedures, including balancing figures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Solid background in accounts receivable and credit control.
• Exposure to accounts payable processes is a plus.
• Comfortable working with data and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Motivated by achieving deadlines and performance targets.
• Energetic, adaptable, and responsive to the pace of a dynamic business environment.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a positive and professional attitude.

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £29k

• 26 days holiday

• Excellent onboarding and training opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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