Accounts Assistant
046109591

£30,000 - £33,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Cradley, West Midlands

Accountancy

Posted 5 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a successful SME based in Halesowen. The role will report into the Financial Controller.


Responsibilities
  • Process approximately 400–500 supplier invoices per month across around 150 live accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system
  • Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
  • Prepare weekly supplier payment runs, maintain supplier records and reconcile supplier accounts
  • Support the processing of documentary credits for imported raw materials
  • Monitor and manage approximately 60 live customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances
  • Issue statements and payment reminders in line with credit terms and escalate overdue accounts where required
  • Liaise with internal sales teams to resolve customer payment issues
  • Maintain aged debtor reports and support credit control activities
  • Complete daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances
  • Assist with short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting
  • Support invoice financing facilities, including submission of eligible invoices and reconciliation of loan and sales ledger accounts
  • Reconcile company credit cards and petty cash
  • Assist with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and journal entries

What We’re Looking For
  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a manufacturing or SME environment
  • AAT qualified or working towards AAT (or equivalent)
  • A Levels including English and Mathematics
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Proactive, organised and methodical approach to work
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability and professionalism
  • Adaptable, eager to learn and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
In return we will offer full product support a successful and growing company and the opportunity to progress within a stable company.Top of Form

Hours Mon – Thu 8:30 – 17:00 Fri 08:00 – 13:30

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Theresa Hession

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