Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Wolverhampton; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Wolverhampton seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves processing invoices and managing credit control with emphasis on excellent numerical skills. The ideal candidate has previous finance experience and attention to detail. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or exposure to an Accounts/Finance environment required.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles is necessary.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and raising customer invoices.
• Carrying out credit control duties and managing outstanding debt.
• Reconciling customer and supplier accounts.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and supporting VAT returns/month-end procedures.

Skills

Credit control experience

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Accounts Assistant to join our client's finance team in Wolverhampton. This is a varied role that will give you exposure to all areas of accounts, with a strong focus on credit control. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and raising customer invoices
• Carrying out credit control duties and managing outstanding debt
• Reconciling customer and supplier accounts
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and supporting VAT returns/month-end procedures
• Managing employee expenses and general finance administration

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience or exposure to an Accounts/Finance environment
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• AAT qualification (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Credit control experience is essential

Join a growing finance team where your contribution will make a real impact; apply now.