SGC Security Services are looking forward to welcoming an Accounts Clerk to the Finance Department. The successful candidate must have previous experience working within a finance function, ideally in Sales and/or Purchase Ledger roles. Have excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of accuracy.

This role is based at our local office in Sible Hedingham (Essex), where you will report to the Finance Manager.

Salary: £23,000 – £27,000 per annum

Full-time: Monday – Friday

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes diversity, meeting new people and who likes to work with autonomy. We offer excellent working conditions, a strong team environment and exciting challenges.

Job Role:

• Purchase and sales ledger, raising and entering invoices.
• Processing sales orders and purchase orders.
• Monitoring outstanding payments and proactively chasing overdue debt.
• Processing Receipts/Expenses.
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger.
• All other day-to-day accounts/office duties e.g. maintaining accurate files and entering data in a timely fashion including any adhoc duties.

Person required:

• A friendly, grounded and trustworthy individual.
• Ability to maintain good strong relationships with staff and other external parties through excellent communication via telephone and email.
• Ability to learn efficiently new processes and procedures.
• Organised and able to deliver work timely, efficiently, accurately and at a high standard.

Experience and Skills Required:

• At least 2 years accounts/finance experience.
• Experience with Xero Accounting is essential.
• Proficient with outlook & Excel.
• Experience working in the Security sector is not essential but would be an advantage.

Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK.

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