Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters is currently supporting a leading business based in Birmingham in their recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis. The role is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that can offer great career progression. The role will paying up to £35k and will be five days on site.

• Processing accounts payable invoices
• Credit control duties and cash allocation
• Update daily bank reconciliations by printing statements for various accounts and recording all receipts and payments accurately in Excel.
• Apply customer receipts and supplier payments, ensuring all transactions are processed promptly and correctly.
• Prepare and distribute monthly customer and supplier statements at the start of each month, supporting clear communication with stakeholders.
• Review staff expense claims thoroughly by checking receipts for accuracy before processing reimbursements.
• Assist the sales team with any account-related queries they may have, providing helpful support to ensure smooth operations across departments.
• Ensure all mandatory payments such as VAT, wages, pensions, and corporate tax are paid on time by monitoring deadlines closely.
• Supporting the month end process and production on management accounts packs
• Variance analysis on sales to identify trends

• Very hands-on, vivacious, and eager to learn and progress. They are looking for someone who is very meticulous, and a "doer."
• Demonstrated experience in finance roles with proven ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining exceptional data accuracy.
• A trustworthy approach to handling sensitive financial information combined with a strong sense of responsibility towards reported data integrity.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel skills for reconciliation tasks and reporting purposes.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems or similar accounting software packages; willingness to invest time learning company-specific systems thoroughly.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while effectively prioritising competing demands from different stakeholders within the business.
• A collaborative mindset that values teamwork alongside an independent work ethic when tackling individual assignments or projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to communicate clearly with colleagues from other departments such as sales or management.
• Flexible attitude towards changing priorities coupled with enthusiasm for learning new processes or taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

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