Accounts Assistant

Position: Accounts Assistant (Permanent)
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8AM – 4PM – 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

B5, BIRMINGHAM

£28,000 - £35,000

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO START ASAP

The Role

To provide support to the Finance function in maintaining accurate and timely financial records and ensuring the efficient operation of the organisation’s accounting processes. The role is responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers and preparing financial information to support reporting and informed decision making.

The Accounts Assistant ensures that financial data is reliable, compliant with established procedures and readily available to support budgeting, reporting and the overall financial management of the organisation.

Duties

Maintain accurate day to day bookkeeping, including recording transactions in the ledgers

Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure cash balances are correct and up to date

Support credit control processes, including monitoring outstanding invoices and following up on overdue balances

Assist with bringing invoices in house and processing purchase and sales invoices efficiently

Support the month end close process, including preparation of purchase and sales ledger reconciliations

Help maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate posting and classification of transactions

Monitor account balances and assist in resolving discrepancies to ensure financial data integrity

Contribute to improving financial processes and supporting the Finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Experience Required

Previous accounts experience

Accuracy and attention to detail

Good organisational skills

An ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong administrative skills

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