Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role in Kingswinford

Competitive salary

Career development

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Confidential in Kingswinford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. You will support transactional accounting, reconciliations, and admin across multiple entities, helping with month-end reporting and improving processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in finance or accounts, ideally AAT qualified or studying, with knowledge of purchase ledgers, VAT, and Excel, and you will enjoy a stable, permanent role with opportunities to develop your accounting career.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts environment with understanding of accounting principles.
• AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger processes, reconciliations and transactions.
• Understanding of debits, credits and basic double-entry bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with VAT on routine transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support project accounting activities and month-end reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Process purchase invoices with correct coding and VAT treatment.
• Maintain supplier accounts and general ledger records.
• Assist with financial reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Finance experience

AAT qualification / studying

Purchase ledger

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Proactive

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your new company

A successful and fast-growing business based in Kingswinford is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving organisation that continues to grow through strategic expansion and investment. The business offers a supportive working environment where you will gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities while developing your accounting skills and experience.

Your New Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function across multiple business entities. This is a varied position that combines transactional accounting, reconciliations, project support and finance administration.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project accounting activities and maintaining project trackers to assist with month-end reporting.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
• Reconciling company credit card transactions and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is obtained.
• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring accurate coding, VAT treatment and ledger allocations.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and resolving outstanding queries.
• Assisting with the maintenance of accurate purchase and general ledger records.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting month-end processes and financial reporting activities.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.
• Contributing to process improvements and continuous development within the finance function.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a finance or accounts environment and possess a solid understanding of accounting principles.

You will ideally:

• Be AAT qualified, currently studying towards AAT, or experienced to a similar level
• Have experience in a finance, accounts assistant or finance administration role.
• Have practical knowledge of purchase ledger processes, reconciliations and accounting transactions.
• Understand debits, credits and basic double-entry bookkeeping.
• Have experience investigating and resolving account discrepancies.
• Possess a good understanding of VAT on routine transactions.
• Be confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Be proactive, adaptable and keen to develop your accounting career.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious business
• Exposure to multiple areas of finance and accounting
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Excellent career development prospects
• Stable permanent opportunity based in Kingswinford
• Salary of £30,000