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Accounts Payable and Receivable
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Horndon, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Location: West Horndon
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
Salary: Around £28,000 per annum
About the Role
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable & Receivable Assistant to join our finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in transactional finance, looking to support both AP and AR functions in a dynamic and project-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP):
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Accurately enter supplier invoices into the accounting or ERP system
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Match invoices with purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs)
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Allocate invoices to the correct project codes and cost centres
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Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
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Process payments via bank transfer or cheque
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Track and apply early payment discounts or terms
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Reconcile supplier statements with the AP ledger
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Follow up on missing invoices or disputed items
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Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and materials providers
Accounts Receivable (AR):
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Generate and issue sales invoices, based on project milestones, time and materials, or completed deliverables
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Ensure all invoices include correct project references, VAT, and relevant backup documentation
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Monitor incoming payments and follow up on outstanding balances
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Maintain an accurate aged debtors report
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Professionally chase overdue invoices and escalate where appropriate
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Apply incoming payments to the correct invoices
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Resolve discrepancies such as short payments or misapplied remittances
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Respond to client queries relating to invoices or statements
Project & Reporting Support:
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Ensure all transactions are correctly tagged to relevant projects or job numbers
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Assist with monthly close processes, including accruals and revenue recognition
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Provide reporting on project-specific payables and receivables
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Contribute to cash flow forecasting by supplying accurate expected collections and payment data
About You
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Previous experience in a similar AP/AR or finance assistant role
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Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
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Comfortable working with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, SAP, etc.)
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Confident communicating with suppliers and customers in a professional manner
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Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applicationsBefore You Apply
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