Accounts Assistant

Job title:

Accounts Assistant

Company

Hometree

Job description

Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 per annum depending on experience. Pro-rata based on working hours.Role type: Part Time, Minimum 3 days, with hours between 8 AM and 5 PM.Location: Sheffield OfficeReporting to: Accounts ManagerAbout IMS:At IMS Heat Pumps, we’re more than just a business; we’re a family and friends team with a shared history of collaboration. With offices in Perth and Sheffield, we united our expertise to establish IMS Heat Pumps Limited in 1997. Our mission is to provide top-notch design, installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance of Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps. Join us if you’re eager to work with a close-knit, experienced team, contribute to a pioneer in renewable energy, and be part of a business that combines professional excellence with a warm, inclusive atmosphere.The RoleWe are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team at IMS. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately entering financial data and maintaining records in Xero (or similar systems). You will also manage credit control, chasing overdue invoices and statements to maintain healthy cash flow. Additionally, you’ll engage with customers and suppliers to address payment queries and account issues. Your responsibilities will include performing daily bank and account reconciliations, monitoring cash flow, and ensuring efficient invoicing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting software, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and financial management. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with precision are essential.Responsibilities:

• Data Entry & Accounting Systems: Accurately enter financial data and maintain records in Xero (or similar systems).
• Credit Control: Chase overdue invoices and statements to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Customer & Supplier Communication: Confidently engage with customers and suppliers regarding payments, queries, and account issues.
• Daily Reconciliations: Perform daily bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and assist in forecasting cash flow to support financial planning.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Invoicing: Process and manage invoices in a timely and efficient manner.

What we’re looking for:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately input and manage financial data with precision.
• Accounting Software Knowledge: Experience using Xero or similar accounting systems.
• Strong Communication Skills: Confident in engaging with customers and suppliers professionally.
• Credit Control Experience: Skilled in chasing invoices, statements, and managing overdue accounts.
• Financial Reconciliation Skills: Ability to perform daily reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Cash Flow Awareness: Understanding of cash flow management and forecasting.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of troubleshooting minor IT and system-related issues.
• Organisational Skills: Efficient at handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Extra Credit:

• AAT or similar bookkeeping qualification to demonstrate accounting knowledge and competency.

Our Recruitment Process:

• Initial Call: Start with an introductory call with our Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to discuss the role and your potential fit. (30 mins)
• Skills-Based Interview: Engage in a detailed discussion about your past experiences with our Managing Director at IMS (up to 1 hr)

Perks of the job:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) – pro-rated
• On-site parking
• Quarterly Team Social Events
• Your birthday off (after 1 year of service) and long service additional leave days every year after

Equal Opportunity EmployerAt IMS, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together, we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work.We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won’t discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent, our interview process, our conditions of employment, feedback and everything in between.Hometree is a home energy services company on a mission to accelerate the transition to net zero. By fixing, installing and financing home energy hardware, we’re helping homeowners transition to low-carbon solutions, when they are ready.

Expected salary

£24000 – 28000 per year

Location

Dronfield, Derbyshire

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:31:10 GMT

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