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Are you an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional? We are seeking a Transactional Accounting Officer to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for accurately processing financial transactions and invoices, as well as support and provide cover for the credit control function to assist with maintaining a healthy cash flow for the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing and reconciling financial transactions, including invoices and payments
- Supporting month-end closing procedures and reporting financial data to senior management
- Collaborating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and improve financial processes
- Ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and maintaining good customer relationships
- Assisting and provide cover for the Credit control function to monitor customer accounts to identify and follow up on overdue payments, contacting clients to chase outstanding debts.
- Assist with negotiate and set up repayment plans where necessary, reduce aged debt through strategic follow-ups.
- Produce weekly and monthly reports on debtor status for senior management.
- Produce and send out monthly statements and periodic letters in line with the debt policy.
- Allocation of remittances to customer invoices.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- Previous experience in transactional accounting, accounts receivable or credit control role
- A good understanding of debt collection procedures
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Proficiency in accounting software (such as Sage 200) and Microsoft suite including Excel, Teams, Outlook
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working arrangements
Location: Dagenham
Contract Type: Part-Time (27.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri), Permanent
Salary: £22,150
About us:
We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.
Why Join Us?
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for career development and professional growth
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Perks & Benefits:
❤ Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform
❤ Group Life Assurance
❤ Private Medical Insurance
❤ Pension Scheme
❤ Paid Holidays from 23 days
❤ Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance more achievable
❤ Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
❤ Great offices & local amenities including our on-site Café (with discounts via our app)
❤ Free on-site parking
❤ Access to independent mortgage advisory service
❤ Career development and training opportunities
❤ A great team with a friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
If you are passionate about finance and looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ‘Apply’ below and submitting your CV.
