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Seymour John Limited; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John Limited in Oldbury is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day transactional finance activities in a busy office.

You will handle purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, assist with reconciliations and month-end tasks, and provide reporting to the finance team. The role emphasizes accuracy, proactive communication, and willingness to support colleagues.

Qualifications

• Transactional finance experience in purchase and sales ledgers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication with colleagues and external contacts.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage key purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date
• Process customer invoices, receipts and sales ledger transactions
• Assist with account reconciliations and resolve supplier and customer queries
• Support payment runs and maintain accurate financial records
• Produce regular reports for management and assist with month-end processes
• Provide general finance and administrative support to the wider team as required

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Oldbury | Office Based | Permanent | Salary up to £30,000 | Full Time Hours

Looking for a varied accounts role where you can genuinely make an impact?

Are you an organised finance professional who enjoys working across both purchase and sales ledger activities? Do you thrive in a busy environment where accuracy, attention to detail and strong communication skills are valued?

Seymour John are supporting a growing business, based in Oldbury, who are looking to strengthen their finance team with the appointment of an experienced Accounts Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation, taking ownership of day-to-day transactional finance processes while working closely with colleagues across the wider business.

The Opportunity

You will support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, with responsibilities including:

• Managing key purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date
• Processing customer invoices, receipts and sales ledger transactions
• Assisting with account reconciliations and resolving supplier and customer queries
• Supporting payment runs and maintaining accurate financial records
• Producing regular reports for management and assisting with month-end processes
• Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider team as required

Personal Profile

We are looking for candidates to have:

• Previous experience in a transactional finance role, with strong exposure to both purchase ledger and sales ledger activities
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise with colleagues and external contacts
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team when required