Accounts Assistant

TÜV Rheinland Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Private medical care

Group life insurance

Workplace pension scheme

Employee discounts

Salary sacrifice options

Well being Support

International environment

Development opportunities

Direct communication

No formal dress code

Employee referral program

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland Group in the United Kingdom seeks a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team. You will manage day-to-day ledger activities, support invoices, and provide financial guidance to internal and external stakeholders while upholding accuracy and customer service standards.

The role requires a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, a good level of Excel proficiency, and team-oriented collaboration to meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or equivalent) or a minimum of two years' experience in a similar accounting/finance role.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach with good communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing Finance mailboxes and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Processing high volumes of invoices onto the invoice register.
• Checking invoices for errors, investigating discrepancies, and returning incorrect invoices to suppliers where necessary.
• Maintaining positive and professional relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Chasing outstanding debts with full support from the Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
• Following up with internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are entered into the system in a timely manner.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Processing self-billing and PAYE invoices.
• Supporting the Payments Team during periods of annual leave and other absences.
• Supporting the Senior Accountant and finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What we expect of you?

• Well being Support

Service Functions/Cross Business Stream Functions

Behind every successful audit, certification, and inspection stands a strong team in our Service Functions. Whether HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, Controlling, Procurement, Facility Management, our Shared Service Centers, QHSE, Legal, Corporate Development, or Corporate Communication - they all contribute to ensuring that our operational units worldwide can achieve top performance.

We rely on innovative processes, digital solutions, and a strong corporate culture to support employees, create efficient structures, and enable sustainable growth. Our work is diverse, ranging from developing modern HR programs to optimizing global financial processes to ensuring the highest compliance and quality standards.

Shape the future of TÜV Rheinland with us!

In our Service Functions, you can contribute your expertise, optimize processes, and actively participate in shaping the company's future. We offer you an international, dynamic environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Become part of our strong network and help shape the world of tomorrow with us!

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Accountant to join our friendly and supportive Finance Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day ledger activities and will provide financial support and guidance, delivering a professional and customer-focused service to both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a team, a good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. You will be organized, able to work accurately to deadlines, and committed to providing a high standard of customer service.

Job Description

• Managing Finance mailboxes and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Processing high volumes of invoices onto the invoice register.
• Checking invoices for errors, investigating discrepancies, and returning incorrect invoices to suppliers where necessary.
• Maintaining positive and professional relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Chasing outstanding debts with full support from the Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
• Following up with internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are entered into the system in a timely manner.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Processing self-billing and PAYE invoices.
• Supporting the Payments Team during periods of annual leave and other absences.
• Supporting the Senior Accountant and finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

What we expect of you?

Essential Requirements

• AAT qualification (or equivalent), or a minimum of two years' experience in a similar accounting/finance role.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach with good communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience using SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What we can offer you?

• Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
• Annual bonus subject to company and individual performance
• A package of benefits: private medical care, group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options
• Well being Support
• Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere
• International environment and daily usage of foreign languages
• Real development opportunities
• Direct communication and no formal dress code
• Employee referral program

Benefits

• Positive working atmosphere: Isn't it tempting to work for an established, significant company with a rich heritage? Here's the even better news: we also want the work to be fun!
• Employee events: Building. Memories. Together. Various events for employees await you!
• Employee discounts: Exclusive employee offers at attractive conditions are just one of the great benefits we offer you. Please enquire about the details in a personal meeting.
• Bonus programmes: We believe in rewarding performance by recognising success. Let's talk about the details of our bonus programmes in a personal meeting.
• Flexible working hours: Balancing your private and professional life is not always easy: family matters, personal needs, transport or simply your own energy cycle - our flexible working hours support you in this!
• Experienced and international teams: We welcome new talent, but are also proud of our many long-standing colleagues. Let your personal experience come together with our multicultural TÜV Rheinland experience to achieve something together!
• Insurance packages and health care: We are proud to save lives with our work. The physical and mental well-being of our employees is just as important to us! We would be happy to inform you about our insurance and health packages in a personal meeting
• Employee training and development: We live 'Just right' as the core of our corporate DNA. Constantly growing together and learning from each other is therefore a matter of course for us!