Bookkeeper
Calling all driven accounting professionals!
We are seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper to be an essential part of our client’s Collections Team, assisting with the collection of payments at the earliest stages of arrears to maximize the recovery of new arrears cases. The Bookkeeper will also play a key role in achieving company collection goals through acceptable customer communication, correct processing and creation of accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices all while meeting financial and operational tasks deadlines. The Bookkeeper will also work closely with the Sales and Fulfillment teams in improving the process of deposit conversion.
On a typical day, the Bookkeeper will respond to emails, handle disputes, process payments, and set arrangements. The Bookkeeper will also perform administrative and reporting work, intermediate bookkeeping, basic reconciliations, data gathering and manipulation of variable data sets, while also taking on ad hoc tasks from the Financial Controller and Operations Manager.
The ideal candidate for this role is resourceful, accountable, proactive, and a strong team player.
Some of the perks:
Growth Potential: this is a company that promotes mindset and personal growth for its clients and employees alike
Company Culture: you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company and team with so much care for you as a person; this is a place where you will be treated with kindness while you are simultaneously given the opportunity to grow as an employee and as a person
Autonomy and Ownership: we encourage you to bring your authentic and unique abilities to this role- do each task to the best of your abilities and deliver lasting results
Responsibilities:
Supporting: Client communication, emails queries, handle disputes, take payments, set arrangements, and payment arrangements for accounts at various stages, while taking on ad hoc tasks from the Financial Controller and Operations Manager
Administration: Intermediate bookkeeping and basic reconciliations, administrative and reporting work, creation and processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices, as well as data gathering and manipulation of variable data sets
Team: Foster adequate communication with the Sales and Fulfillment departments on new sales and ongoing payments in order to maintain maximum efficiency and appropriate client support
Must Have:
Excellent team-player who can work independently and adapt well to change
Previous experience of working in a customer-focused environment, with telephone/call center duties ideally in a debt recovery/collections role
Familiar with data protection and anti-money laundering principles
Must be confident in using spreadsheets and communication software
Experience in bookkeeping and working with income & expenditure spreadsheets. (Knowledge of Xero is preferred)
If you’re a great fit for the above, apply today!