We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a successful SME based in Halesowen. The role will report into the Financial Controller.
Responsibilities
1. Process approximately 400–500 supplier invoices per month across around 150 live accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system
2. Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
3. Prepare weekly supplier payment runs, maintain supplier records and reconcile supplier accounts
4. Support the processing of documentary credits for imported raw materials
5. Monitor and manage approximately 60 live customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances
6. Issue statements and payment reminders in line with credit terms and escalate overdue accounts where required
7. Liaise with internal sales teams to resolve customer payment issues
8. Maintain aged debtor reports and support credit control activities
9. Complete daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances
10. Assist with short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting
11. Support invoice financing facilities, including submission of eligible invoices and reconciliation of loan and sales ledger accounts
12. Reconcile company credit cards and petty cash
13. Assist with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and journal entries
What We’re Looking For
14. Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a manufacturing or SME environment
15. AAT qualified or working towards AAT (or equivalent)
16. A Levels including English and Mathematics
17. Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
18. Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
19. Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
20. Proactive, organised and methodical approach to work
21. Strong sense of ownership, accountability and professionalism
22. Adaptable, eager to learn and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
In return we will offer full product support a successful and growing company and the opportunity to progress within a stable company.Top of Form
Hours Mon – Thu 8:30 – 17:00 Fri 08:00 – 13:30
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