Account Assistant

Account Assistant - Upminster, Essex - FM Service Provider - £25,000 - £30,000 per annum   

CBW are currently recruiting for an Account Assistant based in Upminster working with one of our key clients.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working as an Account Assistant.   

Hours of work:   

08:30am - 17:30pm - Monday - Friday (weekend off)   

Key duties and responsibilities: 

• There should be a close liaison between the Credit Controller and the Finance Team
• Checking customer's credit situation using Experian and decide whether or not to offer the credit
• Dealing with internal queries about payments, ensuring customers pay on time
• Assist in the setting up of accounts through IBMS and Sage
• Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales and ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
• Regularly making contact with customers to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
• Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
• Provide accurate advice on billing queries
• Respond promptly and completely to both Client and internal enquiries
• Undertake account reconciliations as required
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
• Send out Client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
• Report to the Contract Manager/Finance Team regarding continuing providing a service due to unpaid debt.
  
  
• You are expected to regularly review the company's debt recovery procedures
• Adding suppliers/clients to the system and chasing for vendor questionnaires and account information.
• Complete Credit Account Application Forms for new Suppliers.
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by management
• Any other task required by Line Management.
• Invoice jobs once signed off by Contract Manager – checking correct price/charges have been made.
  
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• PPM invoicing.
  
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• Ensuring Subcontractors have the correct insurance when being processed

• Must have experience working an Account Assistant 
• System Sage experience is desirable