Accounts Assistant

2fawcett; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

2fawcett are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their well-established business in Wolverhampton. This is a varied, hands-on finance role ideal for an experienced professional who is highly organised and proactive.

You will manage day-to-day Purchase and Sales Ledger, support month-end close, post journals and assist with credit control using Excel and Sage 50. Availability at short notice is beneficial, and the role is on-site in a busy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role is essential
• Strong Excel skills are required
• Experience with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger is desirable
• Availability to start at short notice is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day Purchase and Sales Ledger activities
• Complete bank and account reconciliations
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
• Prepare and post journals, ensuring financial records are accurate
• Assist with credit control and outstanding payment queries
• Communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders

Skills

Excel skills

Finance experience

Multi-tasking

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Up to £28,000

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | On Site

2fawcett are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business based in Wolverhampton.

This is a varied role within a busy, close-knit team, so they’re looking for an experienced accounts professional who is highly organised, proactive and confident, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day Purchase and Sales Ledger activities
• Complete bank and account reconciliations
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
• Prepare and post journals, ensuring financial records are accurate
• Assist with credit control and outstanding payment queries
• Communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a similar finance role is essential, ideally with experience across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Experience posting journals
• Strong Excel skills
• Sage 50 experience desirable
• Availability to start at short notice would be beneficial

What's On Offer

• Work for a growing and established business
• Up to £28,000 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications already achieved
• Stable, growing business with long-term prospects
• Varied, hands-on finance role with broad exposure
• Opportunity to take ownership and develop your skillset
• Involvement in process improvements