Junior Accountant

An established chemical distributor is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage and record transactions related to stock, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.Minimum Requirements For The RoleMust have a diploma or bachelor's degree in accountingMinimum 3 years' working experience is essentialSAGE Evolution knowledge is advantageousMust be computer literate in MS Excel and WordStrong verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation abilities are important.The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible ForPerforming weekly stock planning.Managing month-end stock counts – controlling procedures with close liaison with our outsourced warehousing partners.Reporting, maintaining, and controlling stock damages.Managing stock costings (average costing) and quantities - updating and keeping weekly reports for quantities/costs and updating more often if required.Ensuring FIFO adherence and actively resolving stock pressure points.Reviewing and actioning quarterly stock movement reports.Ensuring the integrity of stock costs.Reviewing all creditor invoices for validity/accuracy.Processing invoices on SAGE Evolution.Preparing month-end supplier reconciliations and payment remittances.Reviewing and signing recons by FM.Processing credit notes/customer adjustments etc. (after sign-off by FM).Following up on overdue accounts, escalating to FM/MD where applicable.Matching customer receipts on SAGE Evolution.Sending out monthly statements.Managing customer account updates on SAGE Evolution.Requesting trade references – approved by FM.Processing trade references for new customer applications.Processing journals (when applicable).Reconciliation of monthly balance sheets and bank statements.Updating and maintaining the register of contracts/agreements.Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.Processing, maintaining, updating, and closing out Customer Direct Indent orders.Supporting the Supply Chain Controller with oversight on logistics and distribution across the warehouses and to customers.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates.
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