Accounts Clerk/Assistant We are assisting our client in the recruiting of a Accounts Clerk/Assistant to join their accounts department. Reporting to the company Financial Controller this role will be responsible for the management of the Sales Ledger whilst supporting the Purchase Ledger and Payroll function. Responsibilities and Duties * Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits and posting of cash to accounts receivable ledger * Reconcile inter-company trade accounts * Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure ageing is up to date, credits and collections applied, noncollectable amounts are accounted for and miscellaneous differences are cleared. * Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, e-mail and mail * Co-ordinate with Sales and Dispatch departments in solving customer queries and overdue amounts * Prepare a monthly report for the Financial Controller on collections and debtor ageing, including reconciliation of Sales Ledger to General Ledger Debtor control account * Run credit checks on new customers * Assist Accounts Payable and preparation of monthly payroll when required * Provide absence cover for Reception / Welcome Desk Administrator Knowledge and Experience * Minimum 2-3 years experience in accounts * Strong Excel skills * Confident and approachable * Ability to be a team player and work unaided * Attention to detail * Ability to build working relationships Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £20k - £25k Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm