Accounts Assistant job at Orleton Full Time NEW

Accounts Assistant – Aston, Birmingham

The rewards

• £30,000–£35,000 per year, depending on experience
• Part-time hours considered
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• On-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Hours

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Temporary to permanent contract

The role of Accounts Assistant:

• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring customer accounts
• Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assisting with credit control activities and debt collection
• Maintaining accurate financial records within QuickBooks
• Processing employee expenses
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks
• Ensuring compliance with company financial procedures and policies

The ideal Accounts Assistant:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or similar accounting role
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (essential)
• Good understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices
• Experience with bank reconciliations and invoice processing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT (desirable)
• Experience within an SME environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of VAT returns and month-end processes (desirable)