Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a well-established company in Kingswinford. The role involves managing payroll, customer and supplier payments, and assisting with HR functions. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Sage 50, with prior experience in accounting. A competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered, with hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual holiday plus public holidays

Regular hours from Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.
• Company focused with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Managing Payroll and pensions.
• Customer payments management.
• Supplier payments handling.
• Assist with HR function.
• Sales and purchase invoice entry.
• Bank and PayPal transaction reconciliation.
• Bookkeeping related queries assistance.
• Liaise with HMRC for VAT/PAYE reconciliation.
• Posting month end journals.

Skills

Microsoft Excel - advanced user level

Proficient in Sage 50

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Multitasking skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

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 and
• Prepayments

Skills & Experience

• 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).

Benefits

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.