Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Dudley West Brom Perms; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Kingswinford is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to manage payroll, customer and supplier payments, and assist with bookkeeping queries. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, proven experience in a similar role, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual holiday plus public holidays

Working hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2pm

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel - advanced user level.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing Payroll and pensions.
• Managing customer and supplier payments.
• Reconciling VAT/PAYE control accounts.
• Assisting clients with bookkeeping queries.

Skills

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Sage 50

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Commercial savvy

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support a well established company based in Kingswinford.

Responsibilities

• Managing Payroll and pensions
• Customer payments
• Supplier payments
• Manage parts of the HR function with external professional support (no experience required)
• Sales and purchase invoice entry
• Recording and reconciliation of bank and PayPal transactions
• Assist clients/suppliers with any bookkeeping related queries
• Liaise with HMRC as necessary to reconcile VAT/PAYE control accounts
• Posting month end journals such as payroll, depreciation, accruals
• Prepayments

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel - advanced user level
• Proficient in Sage 50
• A strong foundation in accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong communication, organisation, and multitasking skills
• Commercially savvy with a focus on the customer
• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.
• Company focused with a can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance (preferred but not essential).

In return we will provide a competitive salary, hours of work, Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 2pm, annual holiday 23 days per annum plus public holidays.