Avanti Communications is the leading Ka-band high throughput satellite capacity partner to the communications industry in EMEA – extending and guaranteeing coverage for defence missions, enterprise solutions and critical public services. Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and partners in 118 countries, Avanti provides dedicated fixed and flexible-beam satellite connectivity, with extensive coverage across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Avanti has invested $1.2bn in a network that incorporates orbital slots in the Ka-band spectrum, satellites, ground stations, data centres and a fibre ring.
We are proud to be leading the way in connecting the unconnected as we continue with our journey of delivering on our unique point of view on the world to ‘Be More’. We believe everyone has the potential to achieve their ambitions and we are determined to continue in creating opportunities to support this.
Come and join Avanti and be part of the team that will make the difference leveraging our satellite technology that improves access to education, medicine and helps create a safe environment to live and work. Surely everyone deserves this.
Role purpose
The Accounts Assistant will work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager & Accounts Receivable Manager.
The purpose of the role is to ensure efficiency and accuracy in the recording of transactional detail for the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. The role will be integral to ensure that the finance systems, processes and reporting keep pace with the forecast operational growth. We are a vibrant, fast-paced growing business. The role will be hands-on and there will be plenty of opportunities to learn and to develop skillsets.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Accounts payable
- Enter purchase invoices into the purchasing/ invoice software, iDocuments
- Reconcile supplier accounts, resolve differences, and address supplier account queries via telephone and email
- Raise weekly payments for suppliers using multiple currencies.
- Assist in month end closing including the preparation of bank reconciliations
- Offer trusted and reliable advice regarding AP processes to other individuals within the company
Accounts receivable
- Raise AR invoices and credit notes on a timely basis
- Promptly resolve customer queries and follow up with customers on outstanding debt
- Allocation of debtor cash and posting daily receipts from customers
- Assist the Accounts Receivable Manager with monthly billing
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
In addition to the above responsibilities, the job holder is required to perform other reasonable ad hoc duties as assigned by their supervisor/line manager from time to time
Skills & qualifications
Essential
- Working knowledge of AP processes with 1 years’ minimum experience in a similar role
- Organised individual with solid attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Positive “can do” attitude
- Confident communicator and excellent people skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information
- Computer literate, with Excel skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of AR process
- SAP/iDocuments experience an advantage
- Experience with posting inter-company and multi-currency transactions
Benefits
- A competitive salary, pension scheme, and life assurance & private medical insurance
- A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
- Along with 25 Days Annual Leave (excluding bank holidays) plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
- Buy or sell up to 3 holiday days per annum
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Plus, a variety of excellent Employee Funded Benefits available to you