Accounts Assistant

Igne are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the team in Gillingham, Kent. 

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: site investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, water wells, geothermal, and geo-environmental. 

If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you. 

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours each week.  Igne operates hybrid working in line with our commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance for our employees. 

Responsibilities:

• Raising the following in the Finance System Evision:

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  • New Project details 
  • Contract Sales Orders
  • Application for Payments
  • Contract Sales Invoices
  • Purchase Orders
  • Purchase Invoices and checking their validity against the Purchase Order
  • Sundry Sales Invoices
  • Credit notes

• Creating new Customer and Vendors in the Finance System
• Running debtor reporting 
• Bank reconciliations
• Processing Credit Card expenses and ensuring all relevant receipts have been provided
• Preparing and issuing statements as necessary 
• Maintaining credit control operations in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to ensure swift resolution of any required actions 
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Running a VAT return
• Running a Supplier payment run 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

Essential

• A good understanding of Sales Ledger / Purchase Ledger / Credit Control
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate records
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Desirable

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary on offer is £26,000 - £30,000
• We operate a hybrid model (minimum 3 days in the office)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Continuous training and development
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Medical cashback plan
• Death in service scheme. 

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference.  We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.  We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.  We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.