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A large retailer is seeking an Assistant Accountant to be based in its offices in Wolverhampton (4 days per week).
The retailer is an established company based in Wolverhampton, with significant growth over the last five years.
As a retail-focused Assistant Accountant reporting to the Management Accountant, you will:
* Process purchase ledger transactions: match invoices to POs, code costs, and monitor stock via GRNs for 200+ stores
* Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate creditor balances
* Handle supplier queries by phone and email, escalating complex issues to senior finance colleagues
* Support month-end activities: prepare accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
The most desirable applicant for this retail-focused Assistant Accountant role will:
* Have a minimum of 4 years experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant roles, ideally within retail or a stock environment
* Have exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to spot inconsistencies and resolve them quickly
* Be a clear communicator who can build relationships with suppliers, stores, and internal teams
* Be offered up to £30,000 per annum for a 6-month contract
The role offers 1 day working from home.
EA First Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this temporary vacancy.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing in the Retail industry
EA First is an equal opportunities employer.
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