Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for an established manufacturing business in Willenhall. This permanent, office-based role offers a salary of £28,500–£30,000 per annum, full-time and on-site with free parking.

You will support the finance function, processing invoices, managing credit control, reconciliations and general finance administration. The role suits someone with prior accounts experience who is organised, accurate and comfortable with figures, and who

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar accounts-based position.
• A good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control processes.
• Experience of bank reconciliations and processing payments.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Good numerical, organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with customers and suppliers.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage credit control activities, monitor outstanding payments and maintain customer credit limits.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier account records.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and maintain accurate financial information.
• Provide general finance and accounts administration support to the wider team.

Skills

Accounts experience

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for an established manufacturing business in Willenhall. This permanent, office-based position pays £28,000 to £30,000 per annum and suits someone with prior accounts experience who is organised, accurate and comfortable working with figures. The successful candidate will support the wider finance function, processing purchase and sales invoices, managing credit control and monitoring outstanding balances, completing reconciliations and handling general finance administration. Strong attention to detail, numeracy and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business are essential. Applicants should be confident using finance systems and spreadsheets, and capable of ensuring financial processes run smoothly and to deadline.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT WILLENHALL SALARY £28,500–£30,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join an established manufacturing business, supporting the day-to-day running of its finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who enjoys working with figures, building strong working relationships and ensuring financial processes run smoothly. You will support the wider finance team across sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, reconciliations and general finance administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage credit control activities, monitor outstanding payments and maintain customer credit limits.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier account records.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and maintain accurate financial information.
• Provide general finance and accounts administration support to the wider team.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar accounts-based position.
• A good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control processes.
• Experience of bank reconciliations and processing payments.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Good numerical, organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with customers and suppliers.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• A competitive salary of £28,500–£30,000 per annum.
• A full-time, permanent opportunity.
• The chance to develop your accounts experience within an established manufacturing business.
• Free on-site parking.
• A varied role with involvement across several areas of the finance function.