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/or 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 20/25 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.