Senior Accounts Assistant

Involve Recruitment; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to manage financial transactions including invoices, bank reconciliation, and month-end reporting. The candidate should possess solid accounting experience and be comfortable using SAGE and Excel. This role offers the chance to take ownership of accounts in a supportive team environment, with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Solid experience in accounts, ideally in a similar senior or standalone role.
• Strong month-end experience, especially preparing and reviewing P&L accounts.
• Good all-round understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to work without constant supervision.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to explain numbers in plain English.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Reconciling bank accounts and keeping the ledgers up to date.
• Preparing month-end Profit & Loss accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Keeping track of cash flow and supporting with budgets.
• Producing VAT returns and ensuring compliance.
• Handling credit control and liaising with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Accounts management

Month-end reporting

Bookkeeping

SAGE accounting software

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: Rubery
Reports to: Director with support from Commercial Manager

Involve Recruitment(Midlands) Ltd is supporting a growing Manufacturer's in the recruitment of an accounts professional in a standalone role, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Reconciling bank accounts and keeping the ledgers up to date.
• Preparing month-end Profit & Loss accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Keeping track of cash flow and supporting with budgets.
• Producing VAT returns and making sure we stay compliant.
• Handling credit control and liaising with suppliers and customers.
• Providing clear, useful financial information to management.
• Working closely with external accountants and auditors when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Someone with solid experience in accounts, ideally in a similar senior or standalone role.
• Strong month-end experience, especially preparing and reviewing P&L accounts.
• A good all-round understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Comfortable using accounting software SAGE and Excel.
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to work without constant supervision.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to explain numbers in plain English.

Desirable

• An AAT qualification or are working towards ACCA/CIMA

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive salary, based on your experience.
• The chance to take ownership of the accounts and make the role your own.
• A supportive, close-knit team where your work makes a real difference.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills further.
• Working hours of Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm - however this can be flexible to suit