Accounts Assistant

Office Angels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels Limited is seeking an Accounts Assistant (Temporary) in Birmingham City Centre. The role focuses on bookkeeping, assisting with accountancy duties, and supporting the Head of Legal in financial processes.

Experience with Xero and currency handling will be valuable in this position. The ideal candidate has AAT or ACCA/CIMA qualifications, strong Excel skills, and a reliable, independent work approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero and Excel is required.
• Reliability and independence are essential for success in this role.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail are important.

Responsibilities

• Manage account entries into Xero with precision.
• Issue invoices and credit notes, ensuring all documentation is current and accurate.
• Update relevant company documentation, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
• Understand and apply international VAT treatment, including the reverse charge mechanism.
• Oversee statutory fee treatment and creditor/debtor management, following firm policies.
• Execute currency conversion for GBP, EUR, and USD transactions.
• Prepare reporting tasks and undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Birmingham City Centre
Contract Type: Temporary, 3 months plus

Pay: 14.35 - 15.00 per hour depending on experience

Our global client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Birmingham City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Legal, who also oversees the company's accountancy functions. If you are a confident individual with a solid background in bookkeeping and a keen interest in accounting, this role could be the perfect fit!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage account entries into Xero with precision.
• Issue invoices and credit notes, ensuring all documentation is current and accurate.
• Update relevant company documentation, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
• Understand and apply international VAT treatment, including the reverse charge mechanism.
• Oversee statutory fee treatment and creditor/debtor management, following firm policies.
• Execute currency conversion for GBP, EUR, and USD transactions.
• Prepare reporting tasks and undertake ad hoc duties as required.

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:

• AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Experience on Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Reliability and independence are key traits for success in this position.

• Experience in account reconciliation, related party transaction reconciliation, and year-end accounts group reconciliation.
• Skills in balance confirmations and cooperation with auditors.

• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as an Accounts Assistant contributing to the success of a forward thinking organisation, this opportunity is for you!

Don't miss out on the chance to join our client's successful team.

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If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.