Accounts Assistant

Description

Your new company

Location: Worcester Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Office-Based

An established, family-run SME based in Worcester is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance rather than working in a heavily siloed environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be the sole finance support within the business and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.This position offers genuine variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business.

Your new role

This is a broad transactional finance role with responsibility across a range of accounting duties, including:

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Bank Reconciliations

Supplier and Customer Account Reconciliations

Payroll Processing

VAT Returns

Expenses and Petty Cash

Cash Allocation

Month-End Support

Accruals and Prepayments

Financial Reporting Support

Process Improvement Activities

Maintaining Accurate Financial RecordsWorking closely with the Finance Director, you will also have the opportunity to support wider finance projects and contribute to improving existing systems and processes.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar position

Strong transactional finance experience

Experience across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger

Credit Control experience

Payroll knowledge

Strong reconciliation skills

Experience preparing VAT returns

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication and organisational skills

Good Excel skills

Experience using Sage 50Desirable

AAT qualified or studying

Experience within manufacturing, engineering or an SME environment

Experience working as the sole finance support in a businessWhat you'll get in return

£32,000 - £38,000 salary depending on experience

Permanent role

Office-based in Worcester

Flexible working hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director

Broad exposure across all areas of finance

Friendly, supportive family-run business environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where they can take ownership, develop their skills and become an integral part of a growing business.

What you need to do now

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