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Bedford, Bedfordshire

Accounts Assistant

  • Expires At: 2024-02-21 19:35
  • Source ID: 1175
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.27627.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00081048_1706124915
  • Job Title: Accounts Assistant
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Job Start Date: 2024-01-24
  • Job Description:

    Job Title: Accounts Assistant

    Location: Ampthill, Bedford

    Salary: £26,000 to £34,000 - dependent on experience

    Type: Full Time - 12 Month FTC - Hybrid working hours available

    Company Overview:

    Are you currently a accounts assistant with purchase ledger or sales ledger experience? If you are a number cruncher who is looking for the next step in their finance career, keep reading!

    Macildowie are currently working with a leading business within their respective field. They offer competitive benefits, within a supportive environment and flexible hybrid hours.

    Key Benefits:

    • 26 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
    • Hybrid working hours available - Up to 3 days at home
    • Competitive pension contribution - Up to 8% matched
    • Competitive discount on company products
    • Private health care

    Job Description:

    As a accounts assistant, your primary responsibility will be to provide essential support to the Finance team, covering both purchase ledger and sales ledger responsibilities, with a focus on the purchase ledger side. Your role will encompass the following key accountabilities:

    • Generating Sales Invoices: Creating bills for the products or services we've sold to customers.
    • Investigating Billing Discrepancies: Investigating and resolving any questions or problems related to both sales and purchase records.
    • Maintaining Up-to-Date Customer Accounts: Ensuring that all customer accounts are accurate and current, especially in terms of payments.
    • Supporting Finance Team: Assisting the finance team with ad hoc tasks related to sales ledger, credit control, and other finance matters.
    • Building Strong Relationships: Establishing and nurturing positive connections with internal and external stakeholders.

    Key Technical Skills and Experience:

    • Customer Focus: Strong customer service skills, building effective relationships with colleagues and external partners.
    • Team Player: Able to work effectively in a team, and meet deadlines.
    • Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail and organised task approach.

    If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK45 6BB
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 26000
  • Salary To: 34000
  • Salary Period: hour
  • Salary Description: GBP26000.00 - GBP34000.00 per hour
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Accounts Assistant

  • Expires At: 2024-09-10 14:17
  • Source ID: 2433
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.78810.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00084318_1723558621
  • Job Title: Accounts Assistant
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Job Start Date: 2024-08-13
  • Job Description:

    Job Title: Temporary Accounts Assistant

    Location: Ampthill, Bedford

    Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour

    Type: Full Time - 8 weeks Temporary Support - Potential for Longer

    Hybrid Working Availablev - Up to 3 Days a week from home

    This hybrid role involves managing accounts payable and a small accounts receivable ledger. You'll work closely with the UK finance team and ensure timely payments and efficient debt collection. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Ampthill office are required.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage payables ledger: post invoices, handle employee expenses, set up new suppliers, and ensure timely payments.
    • Prepare payment runs using HSBC net.
    • Manage receivables ledger: post and allocate customer payments, chase overdue balances.
    • Ensure compliance with local and group reporting requirements.
    • Help develop efficient procedures.

    Key Competencies & Requirements

    • Energetic, quick learner, and thrives under pressure.
    • Strong team player with a "can-do" attitude.
    • Detail-oriented, organised, and excellent at time management.
    • Good communication skills.
    • FMCG, Retail, or Wholesale background preferred, but not essential.

    If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK45 3RP
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 14
  • Salary To: 15
  • Salary Period: hour
  • Salary Description: GBP13.50 - GBP14.50 per hour
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Accounts Receivable Assistant

  • Expires At: 2024-07-26 08:47
  • Source ID: 2172
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.17926.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00083073_1719564454
  • Job Title: Accounts Receivable Assistant
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Start Date: 2024-06-28
  • Job Description:

    Job Title: Accounts Receivable Assistant

    Location: Bedford

    Salary: Up to £28,000 - dependent on experience

    Type: Permanent - Fully office based

    Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Flexible Hours - 37.5 hours a week

    Company Overview:

    Do you have a passion for all things accounts receivable? Are you someone that thrives working within a team environment with a supportive manager? If so, keep reading! We're partnering with a well-established company in Bedford that have a fantastic office culture and champion hard work and dedication.

    Job Description:

    As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to provide essential support to the Finance team. Your role will encompass the following key accountabilities:

    • Communicate with customers via phone, email, or letter to resolve payment queries promptly.
    • Use Oracle's advanced collections tool and maintain detailed notes for management.
    • Address customer queries about dunning letters.
    • Manage customer on/off block forms to minimise bad debt.
    • Alert management about high-risk customers with overdue debts.
    • Escalate potential bad debt concerns immediately.
    • Discuss customer debt positions in client calls, reducing non-payment risks.
    • Meet debt chasing targets and KPIs.
    • Collaborate with the claims team to resolve claims and invoice settlements.
    • Assist with financial duties as needed.

    Key Technical Skills and Experience:

    • A minimum of 1 years of experience in a similar role.
    • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
    • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise work effectively to meet personal and organisational objectives.

    If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK43 6BB
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 26000
  • Salary To: 28000
  • Salary Period: annum
  • Salary Description: GBP26000.00 - GBP28000.00 per annum
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Customer Service Advisor

  • Expires At: 2024-08-13 15:44
  • Source ID: 2268
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Eleanor Honey
  • Contact Email: eleanorh@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: eleanorh.82677.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00083833_1721144677
  • Job Title: Customer Service Advisor
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Start Date: 2024-07-16
  • Job Description:

    Job Opportunity: Customer Care Advisor

    The company seeks a Customer Care Advisor to represent their brand. Ideal candidates thrive in lively environments and have a bubbly personality, with a positive attitude.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Respond to customer queries via email, phone, and other channels with friendly, professional service.
    • Meet KPIs and team SLAs.
    • Make outbound calls to current and past customers.
    • Develop and improve processes.
    • Provide product advice and up sell.
    • Troubleshoot with customers.
    • Perform administrative tasks.
    • Contribute to a positive team spirit.

    Skills & Experience Required:

    • Experience in a fast-paced Customer Care environment with attention to detail.
    • Team player with a "can-do" attitude.
    • Passionate about excellent customer care.
    • Confident, professional telephone manner.
    • Self-motivated and proactive.
    • Good time management and relationship-building skills.
    • Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet). Training for in-house systems provided.
    • CRM system experience preferred but not essential.

    This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate and ambitious team, going beyond regular customer care.

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK1 1TD
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 22500
  • Salary To: 22500
  • Salary Period: annum
  • Salary Description: Up to GBP22500.00 per annum
  • Job Function: Clerical - Non-Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Non-Finance
  • Job Discipline: Clerical - Non-Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Clerical - Non-Finance

Finance Analyst in Bedford

  • Expires At: 2024-04-15 15:22
  • Source ID: 1601
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Maz Rawal
  • Contact Email: mazr@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: mazr.40937.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00082119_1710775330
  • Job Title: Finance Analyst
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Start Date: 2024-03-18
  • Job Description:

    We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join a dynamic and innovative company based in Bedford. Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their growing finance team. You will be provided with the opportunity to grow and develop. Hybrid and flexible working is available with this role.

    As a Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance department in various financial analysis tasks. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and managers to gain valuable experience and contribute to the company's financial success.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Assist in preparing financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
    • Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making processes, such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
    • Assist in performing cost-benefit analysis for potential investments and initiatives.
    • Help maintain financial models and databases to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial information and provide insights.

    Experience:

    • Actively studying for a finance qualification - ACCA/CIMA or QBE
    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks.

    You will be rewarded with a salary of between £30,000 - £40,000 per annum + study support + benefits. If you are interested in the role then APPLY NOW!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK40 1AA
  • Job Location Latitude: 52.134428
  • Job Location Longitude: -0.475586
  • Job Location Region: East of England
  • Job Location Outcode: MK40
  • Job Location Parish: Bedford, unparished area
  • Job Location Constituency: Bedford
  • Job Location District: Bedford
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 30000
  • Salary To: 40000
  • Salary Period: annum
  • Salary Description: GBP30000.00 - GBP40000.00 per annum
  • Job Function: Finance
  • Job Function Key: Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Financial Accountant in Central Bedfordshire

  • Expires At: 2024-07-03 12:10
  • Source ID: 2043
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Kerry Machell
  • Contact Email: kerrym@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: kerrym.45046.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00082084_1717589454
  • Job Title: Financial Accountant
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Job Duration: 3
  • Job Start Date: 2024-06-05
  • Job Description:

    Macildowie are seeking an experienced Finance Interim to join the Finance team of a renowned FMCG company based in Bedfordshire. This person needs to be detail-oriented and analytical to support through a busy period of year-end and Audit, initially for a 3 month period.

    What you'll do:

    • Preparing and analysing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
    • Assist with external audit processes, providing documentation and explanations as needed.
    • P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations, making enquiries into differences and resolving discrepancies.
    • Assist in the preparation of management information packs, providing insights into financial performance and trends.
    • Conducting general ledger review to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
    • Assist with the production of accurate and timely month-end accounts, month close processes and reporting in line with group policies.
    • Support compliance of all functions and processes with Global Control Standards (GCS), policies & procedures, and assist team in preparation of Corporate and Statutory Audits.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide ad-hoc analysis as required.

    What you'll need:

    • Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred; or demonstrably qualified by experience (QBE)
    • Proven experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
    • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; TM1 / Cognos / Oracle 11 knowledge is highly advantageous
    • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
    • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    If you are an experienced Financial Accountant, well-versed in balance-sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, please apply within!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK45 2GJ
  • Job Location Latitude: 52.027415
  • Job Location Longitude: -0.496652
  • Job Location Region: East of England
  • Job Location Outcode: MK45
  • Job Location Parish: Ampthill
  • Job Location Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
  • Job Location District: Central Bedfordshire
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 175
  • Salary To: 275
  • Salary Period: day
  • Salary Description: GBP175 - GBP275 per day
  • Job Function: Finance
  • Job Function Key: Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Junior Credit Controller

  • Expires At: 2024-08-06 08:37
  • Source ID: 2240
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.39891.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00083712_1720514231
  • Job Title: Junior Credit Controller
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Job Start Date: 2024-07-09
  • Job Description:

    Job Title: Junior Credit Controller

    Location: Bedford

    Salary: Up to £25,000 Equivalent - with 10% bonus

    Type: Temporary basis - 4 to 5 months - Potential to go permanent

    Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Very Flexible Hybrid working arrangement - Up to 3 days working from home a week

    Company Overview:

    Do you have a passion for sales ledger and credit control? Are you someone that is willing to get stuck in, passionate about all things credit control and wants to make a positive change to processes and functions? If so, keep reading! We're partnering with a well-established company in Bedford that have a fantastic office culture, and can offer both extensive training and flexible hybrid working for the right person.

    Job Description:

    As a Credit Controller, your primary responsibility will be to provide essential support to the Finance team, specialising in Accounts Receivable and Credit Control. Your role will encompass the following key accountabilities:

    • Follow company credit policies and customer contracts for collections.
    • Collaborate with internal and external customers to meet and exceed targets.
    • Set up and maintain accounts for accurate billing and payment processing.
    • Ensure accurate billing, collections, and payments by investigating errors.
    • Resolve disputes and inquiries promptly and professionally.
    • Work with various departments to improve billing, collection, and payment processes.
    • Compile reports to investigate errors and improve accounts.
    • Manage unallocated cash according to company procedures.
    • Follow procedures and share best practices with colleagues.
    • Represent the team and company at meetings and events, giving presentations.
    • Meet credit management targets and adhere to the collections cycle.

    If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK44 8DH
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 13
  • Salary To: 13
  • Salary Period: hour
  • Salary Description: Up to GBP13.00 per hour
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Junior Credit Controller

  • Expires At: 2024-08-09 15:58
  • Source ID: 2259
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.92789.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00083683_1720799891
  • Job Title: Junior Credit Controller
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Start Date: 2024-07-12
  • Job Description:

    Job Title: Junior Credit Controller

    Location: Bedford

    Salary: Up to £25,000

    Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract - Potential to become Permanent

    Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Very Flexible Hybrid working arrangement - Up to 3 days working from home a week

    Candidates with customer service experience or similar backgrounds looking to get into finance are encouraged to apply!

    Company Overview:

    Are you currently working within customer service looking for your first role within finance? Are you someone that is willing to get stuck in, passionate about all things credit control and wants to make a positive change to processes and functions? If so, keep reading! We're partnering with a well-established company in Bedford that have a fantastic office culture, with 11 credit controllers from a diverse range of backgrounds, offer extensive internal training and progression opportunities, but also offer flexible hybrid working hours too.

    Job Description:

    As a Credit Controller, your primary responsibility will be to provide essential support to the Finance team, specialising in Accounts Receivable and Credit Control. Your role will encompass the following key accountabilities:

    • Follow company credit policies and customer contracts for collections.
    • Collaborate with internal and external customers to meet and exceed targets.
    • Set up and maintain accounts for accurate billing and payment processing.
    • Ensure accurate billing, collections, and payments by investigating errors.
    • Resolve disputes and inquiries promptly and professionally.
    • Work with various departments to improve billing, collection, and payment processes.
    • Compile reports to investigate errors and improve accounts.
    • Manage unallocated cash according to company procedures.
    • Follow procedures and share best practices with colleagues.
    • Represent the team and company at meetings and events, giving presentations.
    • Meet credit management targets and adhere to the collections cycle.

    If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK44 8DP
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 25000
  • Salary To: 25000
  • Salary Period: annum
  • Salary Description: Up to GBP25000.00 per annum
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Management Accountant in Bedford

  • Expires At: 2024-05-29 15:18
  • Source ID: 1856
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Maz Rawal
  • Contact Email: mazr@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: mazr.01252.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00082743_1714576694
  • Job Title: Management Accountant
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Start Date: 2024-05-01
  • Job Description:

    We have a brand new opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a large growing business based in Bedford. This role will offer a great deal of flexibility with remote working.

    Reporting to the Financial Controller the Management Accountant will provide support in the following areas:

    • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
    • Prepare monthly journals
    • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
    • Prepare the Monthly Management Pack
    • Contribute towards the preparation of budgets and forecasts
    • Cost centre variance analysis

    The ideal candidate for this Management Accountant role will be studying either AAT or early stages of ACCA/CIMA and have experience of working with an accounting function.

    For the successful candidate, the client is able to offer an excellent future career path in a large business and you will be fully supported with your studies. Salary range offered for the role is between £30,000 and £35,000 plus benefits and study support.

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK40 1AA
  • Job Location Latitude: 52.134428
  • Job Location Longitude: -0.475586
  • Job Location Region: East of England
  • Job Location Outcode: MK40
  • Job Location Parish: Bedford, unparished area
  • Job Location Constituency: Bedford
  • Job Location District: Bedford
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 30000
  • Salary To: 35000
  • Salary Period: annum
  • Salary Description: GBP30000.00 - GBP35000.00 per annum
  • Job Function: Finance
  • Job Function Key: Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Payroll and Pensions Administrator

  • Expires At: 2024-04-11 19:11
  • Source ID: 1590
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.52512.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00082086_1710443480
  • Job Title: Payroll and Pensions Administrator
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Job Start Date: 2024-03-14
  • Job Description:

    Payroll Administrator

    Bedford

    Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

    Salary: Up to £30,000

    Graduates or candidates with one or two years' experience within payroll are highly encouraged to apply

    Are you a true Payroll generalist who is eager to take on the payroll in a varied role. Reporting to the payroll manager, you will oversee payroll for circa 200 employees. Have you got end to end payroll experience?

    Key Benefits:

    • Flexible working days/ hours
    • Hybrid working available
    • Fantastic working culture - energetic office with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork

    Responsibilities:

    • Review errors, exceptions, and reports, reconciling them to final payroll.
    • Update system for leave types, ensuring accurate pay calculations.
    • Process pension deductions in line with Auto-enrolment and Pensions Salary Sacrifice/Exchange procedures.
    • Enter documentation for new starters and leavers into payroll system.
    • Distribute P45s, Statements of Earnings, and other necessary documentation.
    • Assist finance team with payroll reconciliation.
    • Respond promptly to general queries from Payroll Admin inbox.
    • Assist in preparation and issuance of P60s to employees, providing details to Inland Revenue by required deadline.
    • Support other team members as needed, including weekly payroll and audits.

    Requirements:

    • Demonstrate proactive, problem-solving attitude.
    • Maintain high-quality payroll services meeting internal standards with minimal quality issues.
    • Sustain open and consistent communication with customers.
    • Ensure delivery of Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
    • Contribute to service-led culture, prioritising customer satisfaction.
    • Stay informed about relevant Payroll legislation.
    • Participate in internal/external training courses as required.
    • Stay abreast of new technology and system developments.

    Essential Skills:

    • Understanding of UK payroll practices/procedures, including legislative requirements.
    • Ability to perform complex payroll calculations, including family leaves and tax calculations.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Highly motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team.
    • Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and task management to meet deadlines.
    • Proactive problem-solving approach.
    • Understanding of systems and ability to apply relevant knowledge.
    • Enthusiastic and flexible approach.
    • Commitment to both self and organisational development.
    • Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and proficient use of Excel.

    If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK43 6BB
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 13
  • Salary To: 15
  • Salary Period: hour
  • Salary Description: GBP13.00 - GBP15.00 per hour
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Purchase Ledger - Part Time

  • Expires At: 2023-12-21 16:55
  • Source ID: 752
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.31566.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00080279_1700758555
  • Job Title: Purchase Ledger - Part Time
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Start Date: 2023-11-23
  • Job Description:

    Location: Bedford, Milton Keynes

    Salary: £27,000 (Full-time equivalent) , plus a potential bonus

    Type: Part-time

    Work Schedule: Part-time hours - Very flexible - Minimum 20 hours per week

    Company Overview:

    We invite you to join a thriving organisation based in Bedford, boasting an impressive £60 million in annual revenue. In our finance team, you'll find an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. We're proud of our low employee turnover and our tight-knit, dynamic professional environment where your career can thrive.

    They are looking to integrate a new, Coins system in the next 6 to 12 months with full system training provided.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Invoice Management: Become an expert at handling invoices in a fast-paced setting, crucial for our financial efficiency.
    • Expense Management: Show your skill in coding and processing expenses, a pivotal role that keeps our financial operations running smoothly.
    • Invoice Matching: Carefully maintain purchase order records, matching them with delivery notes and invoices. As the guardian of seamless transactions, you'll resolve any issues that may arise.
    • Reconciliation: Sharpen your skills in reconciling financial records, addressing any financial discrepancies with precision.
    • Effective Communication: Your strong written and verbal communication skills are the foundation of our finance team and help create a collaborative environment.
    • Pursuit of Excellence: We highly value your dedication to providing excellent customer service and your willingness to challenge the status quo. You'll be part of a team that's not afraid to explore new approaches.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • Willingness to Learn: While prior experience in a busy finance environment is a plus, it's not essential. We offer comprehensive training on our in-house system, making it accessible to all eager to learn.
    • Experience within Finance and administration is massively advantageous

    If you want to join first class business and take that next step in your career then apply ASAP to avoid missing out!

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK45 8TZ
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 27000
  • Salary To: 27000
  • Salary Period: annum
  • Salary Description: Up to GBP27000.00 per annum
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance

Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Expires At: 2023-11-30 09:02
  • Source ID: 600
  • Client ID: 1
  • Contact Name: Nathan Edmonds
  • Contact Email: nathane@macildowie.com
  • Contact Phone: 01162222590
  • Days To Advertise: 28
  • Application Email: nathane.99814.13268@macildowie.aplitrak.com
  • Job Reference: HQ00079970_1698915749
  • Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Job Start Date: 2023-11-02
  • Job Description:

    Purchase Ledger Clerk/ Bedford, Milton Keynes/ 3 months Temp / Up To £16ph

    Macildowie are excited to be working with a brilliant business based in Bedford, Milton Keynes looking to add an experienced Purchase Ledger to their team.

    This is a 3 month temporary role with the potential for a permanent role at the end.

    They are looking for someone who can get stuck in from day one, and hit the ground running.

    The roll is fully office working Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 whilst temp but offers hybrid working once permanent. The salary for this role is up to £16ph dependent on experience.

    This has the potential to move extremely quickly, perfect for someone on a short-term notice or immediately available.

    THE ROLE & YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Ownership of the purchase ledger
    • Matching, coding and posting
    • invoices to the correct nominal codes
    • Resolving disputes with query invoices and suppliers
    • Reconciliations
    • Execute weekly and monthly BACS payment runs

    EXPERIENCE SOUGHT IN THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

    • Proven experience of Purchase Ledger role
    • Pro-active
    • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
    • Reliable
    • Excellent organisational skills
    • Good attention to detail
    • Ability to work to tight timescales
    • Good excel skills (vlookup, pivots)

    Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

    Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

    If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

    Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

  • Job Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Job Location Postcode: MK45 6BB
  • Salary Currency: GBP
  • Salary From: 16
  • Salary To: 16
  • Salary Period: day
  • Salary Description: Up to GBP16.00 per day
  • Job Function: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Function Key: Clerical - Finance
  • Job Discipline: Finance
  • Job Discipline Key: Finance