Accounts Assistant

2fawcett; City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growing company

Long-term position

Job summary

2Fawcett in Wolverhampton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This full-time, on-site role offers a varied workload in a growing business and an opportunity to develop your accounting skills in a hands-on environment.

You will process ledgers, assist with month-end tasks, perform reconciliations and support both accounts payable and receivable. The salary is up to £28,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar finance role is essential, ideally with experience across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Experience posting journals
• Strong Excel skills
• Proficiency in accounting software

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices
• Complete bank and account reconciliations
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
• Prepare and post journals, ensuring financial records are accurate
• Assist with credit control and outstanding payment queries
• Communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Up to £28,000

Full Time Permanent On Site

2Fawcett are pleased to be working with an established business in Wolverhampton that is looking to strengthen its finance team with recruiting an Accounts Assistant.

This is a varied role within a busy, close-knit team, so they re looking for an experienced accounts professional who is highly organised, proactive and confident, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices


• Complete bank and account reconciliations


• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions


• Assist with month-end close and reporting


• Prepare and post journals, ensuring financial records are accurate


• Assist with credit control and outstanding payment queries


• Communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders

About You

• Experience working in a similar finance role is essential, ideally with experience across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger


• Good understanding of accounting principles


• Experience posting journals


• Strong Excel skills


• Proficiency in accounting software

Desirable

• Sage 50 experience


• AAT Qualification


• Some experience with prepayments & accruals

What's On Offer

• Work for a growing and established business


• Up to £28,000 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications already achieved


• Stable, long-term position


• Varied, hands-on finance role with broad exposure


• Opportunity to take ownership and develop your finance skillset


• Involvement in process improvements