Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Dudley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Assistant Administrator to join a busy finance team. This role offers varied daily tasks and a chance to develop finance and administrative experience in a supportive environment.

You will process invoices, maintain records, and support month-end activities while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, and enjoys working with numbers.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Previous experience within an accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Experience processing invoices or maintaining financial records.
• Understanding of purchase ledger or accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing and validating invoices and financial documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and account queries.
• Supporting supplier account reconciliations.
• Processing credit notes and adjustments.
• Assisting with month-end administration and reporting activities.
• Monitoring financial information and highlighting discrepancies.
• Responding to internal and external finance-related enquiries.
• Managing incoming correspondence and documentation.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Data accuracy

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented administrator with a passion for organisation and accuracy? We're recruiting for an Accounts Assistant Administrator to join a busy and supportive finance team within a well-established business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance and administration experience in a varied role where no two days are the same.

Working as part of a collaborative finance function, you'll be responsible for ensuring financial and administrative records are maintained accurately and efficiently, supporting the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and validating invoices and financial documentation
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Investigating and resolving invoice and account queries
• Supporting supplier account reconciliations
• Processing credit notes and adjustments
• Assisting with month-end administration and reporting activities
• Monitoring financial information and highlighting discrepancies
• Responding to internal and external finance-related enquiries
• Managing incoming correspondence and documentation
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and enjoys working with numbers and data.

You will ideally have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Previous experience within an accounts, finance, or administration role
• Experience processing invoices or maintaining financial records
• Understanding of purchase ledger or accounts payable processes

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £26,000 per annum + Benefits
• On-site parking
• Company benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

This role would suit someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to build a long-term career within a finance team.