As the Assistant Accountant, you will be managing sales invoicing, credit control, and cash flow forecasting while ensuring smooth month-end processes. Handle management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting. Keep cash books in check, resolve customer queries, and raise credits—all within Microsoft Business Central. Support purchase ledger and general accounting duties, stepping in for holiday cover when needed. Be the backbone of financial operations and keep the numbers running like clockwork!
This opportunity also offers a great platform to develop and gain exposure to all aspects of a busy Finance team for an international company that can help you achieve the next step in your career.
About Mercury
Mercury is not just a company; we’re a transformative force in the world of SaaS for recruitment and staffing firms. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve been at the forefront, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation that has allowed us to create a ground-breaking SaaS platform, based on Microsoft D365 and the Power Platform.
With a global presence in strategic locations, including Coleshill, London, Boston, Chicago, and Sydney, we’ve expanded at an impressive pace, breaking into Australia in 2019 and the US in 2020. We are now a dynamic team of 170 employees, and we’re not stopping there – we’re on track to double in size over the next 24 months.
Mercury is all about our customers, with over 100 worldwide and 8,000+ users experiencing the transformative power of our solutions. We’ve seen remarkable growth in headcount, surging by over 125% in the last two years. As a dedicated SaaS innovator, we are here to simplify and enhance the operations of recruitment and staffing firms.
What you’ll do
* Sales invoicing process.
* Credit Control and assisting with cashflow forecasting.
* Preparation of management accounts.
* Cash book management on Microsoft Business Central system.
* Dealing with queries and raising credits for customers.
* Helping with other general account duties and support when required including holiday cover.
* Create journals for entry into Business Central at month end.
* Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support purchase ledger with holiday cover (Business Central system).
* Preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns.
Who you are
* Recent Sales/Purchase Ledger experience.
* Management accounting desirable.
* Attention to detail & adaptable to a varied & fluctuating workload.
* Excellent customer service & communication skills.
* Good IT skills - Excel experience is essential.
* Hold an accounting qualification or studying towards e.g., AAT Level 3 or above, or ACCA/CIMA.
Location & Working Environment
At Mercury, we believe in face-to-face collaboration. We encourage team members to join us at our Coleshill office but also offer hybrid working arrangements.
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Great learning and development plan
* Contribution towards certifications and study support
* Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
* Health Cash Plan
* Critical Illness Cover
* Electric Car Vehicle Scheme
* 4% Employer Pension Contribution
* 25 days holiday per year + 1 extra day on your birthday
* Free holiday on your birthday
Why Mercury
We foster a vibrant company culture that balances professionalism and a modern, enjoyable work atmosphere. Our commitment to employee well-being and growth includes a healthy work-life balance, flexible environment, open communication, and opportunities for training and career development.
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