Accounts Assistant

Marshall Harmony; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage purchase and sales ledgers, prepare VAT returns, and support a small office team in West Midlands Combined Authority. The role offers a competitive salary between GBP30,000 to GBP35,000, with the flexibility of part-time hours. Ideal for someone with attention to detail and experience in similar roles, this position provides a friendly working environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Early Friday finish at 12:30

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Knowledge of VAT and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Prepare VAT returns and payroll.
• Support the team with general admin tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with Xero

Experience in accounts

Confidence in handling numbers

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Someone special is retiring soon. She’s been the backbone of the office for years, and now it’s time to hand the baton to someone new. Could that be you?

As Accounts Assistant, you’ll take care of the day-to-day numbers.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ledger
• Sales ledger
• Nominal accounts
• VAT returns
• Payroll
• A bit of everything, really

You’ll also help with general admin that keeps the wider business running well.

Team, system and environment

The business is moving over to Xero. If you’ve used it before, great. If not, it’s one of the easier systems to learn and you’ll have support while you get used to it.

You’ll join a small office team of three, working closely with two others in a bright, open-plan space. It’s a down-to-earth environment where people trust each other to get on with the job.

The work is steady, and there’s a lot of pride in doing things properly. This Accounts Assistant role reports into the Commercial Director. You’ll also liaise with the company’s external accountant, helping make sure everything is accurate and up to date. It’s a varied role, ideal for someone who likes ownership and enjoys supporting a team.

What’s in it for you

• GBP30,000 to GBP35,000, depending on experience
• 20 days holiday to start, rising with length of service. Plus all the usual bank holidays.
• Early Friday finish at 12:30
• Full-time is 39 hours but part-time (minimum 30) is an option
• Friendly and stable working environment.

You’re the kind of Accounts Assistant who likes things to balance. You spot errors quickly, you’re confident in your process, and you know when to ask questions.

You’re comfortable with a bit of variety, whether that’s jumping from payroll to purchase ledger or sorting something out for a colleague.

If you’ve worked as an Accounts Assistant before and want a role where you can quietly get on with doing things well, this might just be the one for you.

This role is exclusive to Marshall Harmony. You won’t be contacted by any third parties. If you’d like more info or want to talk it through, just drop us a message, or send your CV to the email above