Accounts Assistant

The Big Phone Store; Wednesfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and sustainability company in Wednesfield is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This role offers flexibility with working hours, child-friendly options, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative and inclusive company. Candidates should have experience in finance, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong attention to detail. The position includes perks like paid holidays, staff discounts, and a private pension scheme.

Benefits

Permanent role with stability and growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts

Private pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Up to 28 days of paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance/account's role is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer use.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain and organise financial records for auditing and reporting.
• Provide general bookkeeping support across the department.

Skills

Experience in a similar finance/account's role

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

High attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Organised and reliable

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
Full Time / Part Time – Child-Friendly Hours Available (Onsite Only)
Salary: £23,000 – £28,000 (Pro Rata for Part Time), depending on experience

At The Big Phone Store, we don’t just recycle phones ,we’re shaping a greener, more sustainable future. From solar-powered operations to eco-friendly packaging, we’re committed to reducing waste and protecting the planet. But our impact goes beyond sustainability , we’re also building a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive team where people from all over the world thrive.

We’re on our way to becoming a household name in the tech and sustainability space. Come and be part of this exciting journey!

The Role:
As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play a key role in our busy finance team, supporting the day-to-day running of accounts across multiple areas. This is a varied role, ideal for someone who is confident, proactive, highly organised, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative and fast-moving team.
We offer flexibility for the right candidate, whether you're looking for full-time work or need school-hours or part-time hours, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support purchase and sales ledger processing
• Process incoming and outgoing invoices accurately and efficiently
• Help chase outstanding invoices and manage credit control tasks
• Maintain and organise financial records for auditing and reporting
• Provide general bookkeeping support across the department
• Support with reconciliations and data entry into finance systems
• Assist the finance team with other ad hoc tasks as required

Why You?
• Experience in a similar finance/account’s role is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer use
• Confident working with numbers and high attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Organised, reliable, and able to work to deadlines
• Familiarity with Sage (preferred but not essential)

Why Us?
• High-performance, innovation-led culture
• Diverse & inclusive team—your talent matters more than your background
• Real impact—build tech that supports sustainability and customer excellence
• Growth-focused environment—advance your career based on merit and contribution
• Child-friendly working options – We support school hours and family-friendly flexibility


Company Perks:
• Permanent role with stability and growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours (including school-time hours for PT roles)
• Industry sector – Recession-proof
• Staff discounts
• Private pension scheme
• Team social events
• Free onsite parking
• Birthdays off (after year 2) without using holiday entitlement
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday
• One extra holiday day rewarded for every year of service from year 2
• Equal Opportunities employer committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion