Assistant Accountant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 7%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Free Eye Tests

Subsidised Canteen

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Quanex, a global manufacturing company, seeks an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day transactional accounting and contribute to management accounts preparation. You will handle AP and AR processes and deliver insightful financial reporting to aid business decisions.

The role covers month-end and year-end closing activities and collaboration with the finance team to ensure accurate ledgers and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role covering AP and AR.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices (3-way matching).
• Manage supplier payment runs and ensure adherence to payment terms.
• Raise and issue customer invoices promptly and accurately.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Allocate incoming payments and maintain up-to-date ledgers.
• Perform credit control activities to minimise aged debt.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

AP & AR experience

Accounting basics

Education

AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA (Desirable)

Job description

Location: On site / Wolverhampton, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Accounts Payable
Salary: Competitive salary

How the role will make an impact:

The Assistant Accountant will support the finance function by managing day-to-day transactional accounting activities and contributing to management accounts preparation and analysis. This role involves responsibility for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) and delivering insightful financial reporting to support business decision-making.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices (3-way matching).
• Manage supplier payment runs and ensure adherence to payment terms.
• Raise and issue customer invoices promptly and accurately.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Allocate incoming payments and maintain up-to-date ledgers.
• Perform credit control activities to minimise aged debt.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in a finance role covering AP and AR.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (Desirable)
• Pension match up to 7%
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Subsidised Canteen
• Volunteering and Team Building Days

About Us:

We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger!

We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.

Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.