Senior Accounts Assistant

Hays; Bilston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing and retail business in Bilston is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their small, dynamic team. This permanent role offers the chance to take full ownership of the Sales Ledger, manage account reconciliations, and ensure smooth financial operations. Ideal candidates will possess AAT qualifications or similar, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in SAGE, Xero, and MS Excel. The company values experience and is open to those qualified by experience. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help drive the finance team forward and enjoy perks like free parking and product discounts.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Discount on products

Good public transport links

Qualifications

• AAT or part CIMA/ACCA preferred, or qualified by experience.
• Good communication skills and teamwork in finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sales Ledger and produce Remittance Advice.
• Perform account reconciliation and handle invoicing.

Skills

AAT qualification

CIMA/ACCA qualification

SAGE

Xero

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

AAT

CIMA/ACCA

Qualified by experience

Tools

SAGE

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Your new company

Hays are pleased to be working with this established manufacturing/retail business that is based in Bilston.

Your new role

The small team require a Senior Accounts Assistant to join on a permanent basis.

Duties include:

• Full end to end ownership of the Sales Ledger
• Producing/sending Remittance Advice
• Account/Bank reconciliation
• Rebates
• Payroll journals
• General administration
• Invoicing
• Query resolution

What you'll need to succeed

For this role you will be either fully AAT equal or part equal CIMA/ACCA. This is not essential and the company would be willing to look at anyone who is qualified by experience also. You will have good communication skills and be able to work within a small accounts team, helping out to ensure the smooth running of finance. Knowledge of SAGE, Xero and Ms Excel is necessary. You will have ideally worked in a similar position already.

What you'll get in return

• Free parking on site
• Discount on products
• Good public transport links

What you need to do now

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