ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
MONDAY – FRIDAY 8AM – 4PM – 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
B5, BIRMINGHAM
£28,000 - £35,000
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO START ASAP
The Role
To provide support to the Finance function in maintaining accurate and timely financial records and ensuring the efficient operation of the organisation’s accounting processes. The role is responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers and preparing financial information to support reporting and informed decision making.
The Accounts Assistant ensures that financial data is reliable, compliant with established procedures and readily available to support budgeting, reporting and the overall financial management of the organisation.
Duties
Maintain accurate day to day bookkeeping, including recording transactions in the ledgers
Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure cash balances are correct and up to date
Support credit control processes, including monitoring outstanding invoices and following up on overdue balances
Assist with bringing invoices in house and processing purchase and sales invoices efficiently
Support the month end close process, including preparation of purchase and sales ledger reconciliations
Help maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate posting and classification of transactions
Monitor account balances and assist in resolving discrepancies to ensure financial data integrity
Contribute to improving financial processes and supporting the Finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.
Experience Required
Previous accounts experience
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good organisational skills
An ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong administrative skills
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