Job Description: Accounts Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Buckinghamshire

Are you an accounts assistant looking for your next career move?

Due to continued growth at Kendra, we’re looking for an experienced accounts assistant to join our accounts department on a full-time, permanent basis. Initially office based, you’ll have the option of hybrid home working upon completion of training.

The successful candidate will play a key supporting role within the finance function, working closely with and supporting both the Purchase Ledger Manager and the Credit Manager to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.

What you’ll need

  • Previous experience in Credit Control and Purchase Ledger
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with numerical data
  • Basic understanding of financial accounts and processes
  • Experience using SAGE 200
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Flexible and self-motivated.
  • Full Driving License.

Qualifications

  • Minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths

What you’ll be doing

Sales Ledger

  • Manage and chase outstanding debt while maintaining strong customer relationships
  • Issue customer statements and monitor payment terms
  • Allocate incoming payments accurately
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Conduct credit checks and set up new customer accounts
  • Support monthly debt review meetings with regional teams
  • Assist with Applications for Payment and Retention processes (training provided if required)

Purchase Ledger

  • Maintain accurate up-to-date purchase ledger records
  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes using Eque2 Construct and SAGE 200
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
  • Set up new supplier accounts
  • Process supplier payments and ensure timely resolution of queries
  • Reconcile supplier payments

General Duties

  • Provide ad hoc administrative and financial support, as required

What you’ll get:

  • EOT bonus scheme & be part of an EOT business
  • Pension scheme
  • Family private medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
  • Opportunity for hybrid working following training
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Kendra

Kendra Energy Solutions is a leading provider of Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), controlling Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning services within large commercial and high-end residential buildings.

We provide smart solutions to help customers optimise the intelligent control and performance of their buildings. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of BEMS project installations, maintenance support services and energy solutions throughout the whole life of a building.

As a result of our close partner relationships with leading BEMS manufacturers and extensive experience, we deliver substantial year-on-year energy savings to your business.

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