Payroll / Accounts Assistant

Electromist; West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as an Accounts Assistant, where you will support financial operations in a friendly team environment. This role offers growth potential and the chance to make a real difference in the community. You will handle payroll, maintain financial records, and use Sage software while enjoying competitive pay and flexible working options. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a small, dynamic company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts assistant or similar role.
• Highly trustworthy and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic payroll processing and financial record-keeping.
• Handle cash transactions and reconciliation.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledger records.

Skills

Sage accounting software

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Excel

Word

Job description

About Us:
We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to providing high-quality supported exempt accommodation. As a small but expanding organization, we are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our financial operations. If you're looking for a role with growth potential in a purpose-driven company, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with basic payroll processing.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledger records (basic).
• Perform data input and financial record-keeping.
• Handle cash transactions and reconciliation.
• Use Sage accounting software (experience required).
• Prepare reports using Excel & Word.
• Manage telephone enquiries professionally.
• Support with general accounting and office administration duties.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audits.
  
  

About You:

• Experience in an accounts assistant or similar role.
• Proficient in Sage, Excel, and Word.
• Strong telephone and communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy and detail-oriented.
• Able to handle cash transactions confidently.
• Comfortable working in a small but growing company.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a difference.
• Work in a small, friendly team with room for growth.
• Competitive salary and flexible working options.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
  
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday.
  
  

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (required).

Work Location: In person.