Main Purpose of the Role
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
· Preparing various reconciliation schedules
· 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 4 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
Perks
Discretionary yearly bonus
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
Flexible working
35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break
50% staff discount across AYBL Group
Social events
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Free gym membership
£100 gift card upon joining
Employee wellbeing support
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.