Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £25,200 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Hybrid (Head Office, West Bromwich) Here at the West Bromwich Building Society we are all about making a you-shaped career. We understand its not always easy juggling your career with all the important things outside of work. But with the right opportunities and support we can help you build a career that works for you. Were looking to recruit a conscientious Accounts Assistant to join our Accounting Control team. The Accounts Assistant will focus on maintaining the accuracy and control of financial data and processes though compilation of daily and monthly reconciliations. The post holder will work closely with other departments across the Society to support operational process and customer quires. What the Role will look like: Reconcile, investigate, and correct the Bacs and Faster Payment rejections daily. Process Daily CHAPS files and apply payments onto investment and mortgage accounts. Daily operational use of Barclays, HSBC, and Citibank. Prepare accurate accounting records for Society and subsidiaries adhering to audit regulations and guidelines. Process unpaid cheques requests. Maintain an awareness of Risk when performing duties. Completing various administrative tasks such as action and distribute post to the Finance team. Update the Finance policies and procedures, as required from any controls implemented from current processes. Support the Purchase ledger process. Deliver a good level of customer service when answering incoming calls regarding payments, cheques or branch cash delivery/collection and general queries. Complete the reconciliation of bank, suspense, and various nominal accounts - taking care to ensure they are completed accurately and on time, with outstanding transactions promptly investigated and resolved. For more information about the role, please click on the job description attached at the bottom of the advert What you will bring to the role: Excellent time management and prioritisation skills due to the varying work volume. Proficiency in Microsoft excel and word. Ability to work individually as well as part of a team. Conscientious and strong attention to detail. Possess excellent communication skills. Knowledge of UFSS investment products and screens. An ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising quality. Contribute to a positive team environment. Managing your own personal development We Value a diverse range of skills and experiences here at the West Brom. So even if you don't meet every single requirement listed in the job description but are passionate about the role, we still encourage you to apply. What's in it for you: We pride ourselves on our development opportunities and always look to promote from within wherever possible, Holiday starting at 175 hours (25 days) plus bank holidays that grow with your time with us and the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year, 2 paid volunteering days a year, Living Pensions: Pension scheme starting at 5% contribution from you and 7% contribution from us, and well match your further contributions up to 10.6% Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave with paid fertility treatment, neonatal and pregnancy loss leave, Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary, Yearly performance related pay scheme and pay review, Private medical insurance thats discounted when your time with us grows, with the option to include family members, Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme, A Perkbox account giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and loads more! And much more, from flexible working options, wellbeing support and a whole heap of warm West Bromness. Why choose the West Brom? At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Broms biggest asset that doesnt mean just viewing them as employees. We are proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work. Were a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. Well do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what were looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch. Do it today and click apply! *Please note We reserve the right to withdraw our adverts earlier than the original published expiry date, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as soon as possible* Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF. The West Brom is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Register no. 104877. the West Brom is a trading name of West Bromwich Building Society.