We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is looking to progress their career within an exciting very fast-growing e-commerce company working for both of our brands, AYBL and Because of Alice. You will join a fast growing team helping to improve processes and controls, supporting the rest of the business as it moves into the next chapter of growth.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Maintaining purchase and sales ledger
* Preparing weekly payment runs for approval
* Processing data for VAT Returns
* Assisting with month end procedures and reconciliations
* Analysis of various costs such as carriage/duty/vat
* Dealing with finance/ payroll queries both face to face and via email (internal and external)
* Payroll administration – summarise all changes to be made and prepare for approval
* Process staff expenses ensuring the expenses policy is being followed (including use of Soldo cards)
* Contribute ways to develop and improve the controls and processes
* General admin duties as required
Skills required
* Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)
* Knowledge of payroll processes or experience running payroll (preferred but not essential)
* Ideally at least 2 year’s industry experience and AAT Level 3 qualified
* Strong attention to detail is essential
* Listens carefully to instructions and comfortable asking questions if not sure of anything
* Strong math’s skills and comfortable working with large amounts of data
* Competent with Excel (essential)
* Maintain confidentiality and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
* Excellent written English and verbal communication skills
* Driven work ethic, taking ownership of your work/role
Benefits
* Discretionary yearly bonus
* 20/25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
* 35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break
Location
Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20-minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone’s throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
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