Accounts Specialist Job in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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Accounts Specialist Job in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Job Description
Manpower are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Milton Keynes for an Accounts Specialist to join their team.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reporting to the Customer Accounts Team Manager in Finance Operations, this key role will be responsible for investigating and resolution of exceptional transactions for all customer portfolios, within the agreed timescales

The role holder will define reporting capability to maximize query resolution, become the expert in knowing and anticipating what/why transactions exist on customer accounts and identify exceptions in processing (be it system/process/user error).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the reconciliation of sales ledger balance sheet accounts, work with key stakeholders to manage and clear aged items to ensure customer account integrity.
Investigation and resolution of transactions on sales ledger accounts within agreed targets ensuring tolerances are fully documented and understood.
Carry out key month end tasks, including analysis in accordance with the month end timetable.
Identifying the refund of customer transactions within refund rules and add to the database to enable authorisation and processing of refund to the customer.
Liaise with internal and external auditors, demonstrating a robust control mechanism exists for customer account management.
Active liaison with other departments to understand all aspects as to why transactions can occur on customer accounts, ensuring the resolution of exceptions within the agreed timescale
Build technical knowledge of the Contract Management System, SAP FI and Excel whilst also improving product knowledge
Utilising robust root cause analysis techniques, identify process enhancements and participate in delivering specific training programs within operational areas to correct and prevent re-occurrence
Constantly seek to improve ways of working within the team, sharing knowledge, experience, best practice
Co-author and analyse business issues as they arise in order to generate Business Requirements Documents and Change Requests to deliver operational excellence.
Provide UAT skills where required and assist Developers when requested
Update all procedural documentation in line with NetConsentThis role will work closely with the customer facing Front Office departments Mobility, Customer Operations, New Business, Collections and Fleet in ensuring the quality and accuracy of data on customer accounts is paramount.

KEY CHALLENGES

Stakeholder management to achieve the best outcome for both the customer and the company.

Investigate transactional information across multiple IT Systems in order to resolve complex customer and balance sheet queries.

Ensuring accuracy of reconciling sales ledger accounts and proactive to ensure prompt resolution of queried items

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

In depth knowledge of SAP FI is essential
Proficiency with Microsoft applications is essential with intermediate to advanced level Excel skills
Ability to demonstrate sound accounting knowledge
Strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly define and investigate complex business process issues
Ability to interpret transactional data and convert findings into recommendations and successful outcomes
Be experienced in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, investigation and clearing of outstanding items
Organised and able to work flexibly and effectively under pressure in order to meet deadlines
Methodical and disciplined approach to work
Strong, confident and influential communicator able to collaborate with colleagues at all levels
Self-motivated and a strong team player, motivated by new challenges
Highly numeric with significant financial and commercial awareness
Reliability and accuracy in working practices is necessary
Creative thinker with the ability to produce original ideas to automate processes and deliver operational excellence.

If this sounds like the role for you then apply now

Job Type: Temporary, Full Time
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Milton Keynes
County: Buckinghamshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £12.89/hour
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