Position Summary

The Senior Accounts Clerk is responsible for credit control, receivables management, and banking reconciliations. The role involves investigating payment discrepancies, liaising with clients on insurance and payment queries, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and assisting the Accountant in preparing final accounts. The position works under the direct supervision of the Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control & Receivables

• Process and manage all accounting entries relating to Credit Control and Receivables
• Perform Accounts Receivable control and reconciliation
• Investigate and follow up on any discrepancies in payment receivables
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client account records

Banking & Reconciliation

• Perform banking reconciliations
• Ensure all banking transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies resolved promptly

Statutory & Tax Compliance

• Prepare and assist with MRA returns such as VAT and TDS returns, where applicable
• Support the Accountant in ensuring compliance with statutory filing deadlines

Financial Reporting Support

• Assist the Accountant in the preparation of final accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Support the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation for audits
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records, both physical and digital, in an organised and audit-ready manner

Client & Insurance Liaison

• Liaise with clients regarding queries related to insurance and client payments
• Respond to and resolve billing/payment queries in a professional and timely manner
• Coordinate with insurance companies where relevant to resolve payment discrepancies

Team & Process Support

• Support and, where required, guide junior accounts staff in day-to-day tasks
• Assist in identifying and implementing improvements to accounting processes and controls
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and client information at all times
• Meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure as required