Senior Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced Account Assistant looking for the next challenge? Our client is a successful and growing business, and they are looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their growing team based in Andover. Job Purpose: You will be responsible for the valuation / payment certificate / invoicing process for numerous clients, ensuring invoices are accurate and in line with company processes and ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely manner by liaising directly with clients and operational departments.   Main Accountabilities: Manage the supplier credit limits to support uninterrupted growth Update and maintain the approved supplier list with tiered suppliers Oversee daily Procurement Team operations, ensuring meticulous planning for deliveries and logistics Assist the Commercial Director in negotiating and updating supply chain terms, supporting deals, and managing direct rebates Monitor, develop, and refine KPIs to uphold quality and efficiency standards Implement and oversee procurement procedures and controls Strategically manage the materials supply chain for operational efficiency Develop a procurement schedule for long-term contracts to secure uninterrupted supply Provide detailed weekly reports for senior management Engage local suppliers to align with project requirements Support on-boarding for new sub-contractors and suppliers Update cash-flow forecasts based on trends and committed work Lead dispute resolution efforts involving both internal and external stakeholders Utilise the Protean suite to generate reports for commercial and procurement departments Host regular internal procurement meetings and participate in client meetings as neededSkills/qualifications: AAT Qualified Minimum 2 years’ experience Experience working with Sage 50 Accounts / Sage Intacct Experience with Microsoft Office, Strong Excel Skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables is essential Able to follow processes, strong organisational skills and the ability to analyse information High level of professionalism, problem solving and communication skills This is a full time on-site permanent role offering £28,000 - £33,000 DOE, free on-site parking and benefits package.   Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on (phone number removed) to apply and find out more or email (url removed)   Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy