Finance Assistant

AYBL; Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary yearly bonus

20/25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

35 working hours per week

Job summary

A fast-growing e-commerce company located in Redditch is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant. This role involves maintaining ledgers, preparing payment runs, and assisting with payroll administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and experience in accounting software. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least 2 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of payroll processes or experience in running payroll is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledger.
• Preparing weekly payment runs for approval.
• Processing data for VAT Returns.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reconciliations.
• Dealing with finance/payroll queries.
• Payroll administration and processing staff expenses.

Skills

Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)

Strong attention to detail

Strong math’s skills

Competent with Excel

Excellent written English and verbal communication skills

Driven work ethic

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is looking to progress their career within an exciting very fast-growing e-commerce company working for both of our brands, AYBL and Because of Alice. You will join a fast growing team helping to improve processes and controls, supporting the rest of the business as it moves into the next chapter of growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledger
• Preparing weekly payment runs for approval
• Processing data for VAT Returns
• Assisting with month end procedures and reconciliations
• Analysis of various costs such as carriage/duty/vat
• Dealing with finance/ payroll queries both face to face and via email (internal and external)
• Payroll administration – summarise all changes to be made and prepare for approval
• Process staff expenses ensuring the expenses policy is being followed (including use of Soldo cards)
• Contribute ways to develop and improve the controls and processes
• General admin duties as required

Skills required

• Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)
• Knowledge of payroll processes or experience running payroll (preferred but not essential)
• Ideally at least 2 year’s industry experience and AAT Level 3 qualified
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Listens carefully to instructions and comfortable asking questions if not sure of anything
• Strong math’s skills and comfortable working with large amounts of data
• Competent with Excel (essential)
• Maintain confidentiality and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills
• Driven work ethic, taking ownership of your work/role

Benefits

• Discretionary yearly bonus
• 20/25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• 35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break

Location

Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20-minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone’s throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance