Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment; City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper for a temporary to permanent position in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will manage credit control, assist with payroll processing, and handle bookkeeping tasks. Essential qualifications include proven credit control experience and a solid understanding of payroll processes. Proficiency in accounting software like Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks is required. Strong organizational and communication skills are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven credit control experience with end-to-end ownership.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and statutory deductions.
• Knowledge of manual bookkeeping and double entry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete end-to-end credit control process.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Process purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.

Skills

Credit control experience

Payroll process understanding

Bookkeeping knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Bookkeeper on a temporary to permanent opportunity based in Wolverhampton.

Key Responsibilities:

• You’ll be the go‑to person for all things credit control
• Managing the complete end‑to‑end credit control process
• Monitoring debtor balances and keeping aged debtor reports up to date
• Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email with a professional, friendly approach
• Building strong working relationships to encourage timely payments
• Overseeing self‑bill accounts and resolving invoice issues
• Ensuring credit control processes are efficient, consistent, and effective

Payroll Support:

• Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll processing
• Entering hours, timesheets, and adjustments accurately
• Supporting pension administration and statutory deductions
• Responding to payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
• Ensuring all payroll information is compliant and accurate

Bookkeeping:

• Processing purchase invoices, receipts, and payments
• Posting cash accurately (including factoring and overpayment entries)
• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing
• Supporting invoice discounting and related reconciliations
• Helping with general bookkeeping and administrative duties

What we’re looking for:

• Strong, proven credit control experience with end‑to‑end ownership
• A solid understanding of payroll processes, pensions, and statutory deductions
• Knowledge of manual bookkeeping, double entry, and producing manual control accounts/ledgers
• Experience supporting bookkeeping and payroll
• Confidence using accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• High attention to detail, strong organisation, and the ability to manage your own workload