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Job summary
A fast-growing SME tech business is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to manage its finance function. The ideal candidate will have Xero experience and a hands-on approach to finance in a small business context. You will work closely with the CEO and Directors, overseeing key financial activities and exploring automation to enhance processes.
Qualifications
- Experience in a small business environment, hands-on role in finance.
- Strong cashflow management and VAT knowledge.
- Tech-savvy with interest in AI and automation.
Responsibilities
- Manage full end-to-end finance function including AP, AR, and bank reconciliation.
- Prepare management accounts and reports.
- Utilize automation for financial process efficiency.
Skills
Education
SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - *MUST HAVE XERO EXPERIENCE*
SALARY: £35,000 to £45,000 + Great Benefits
LOCATION: Remote Based (must be located to the East / South of Birmingham)
TRAVEL: This role will require travel approximately 3 times per month
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a fast-growing SME tech business that develops innovative solutions using emerging AI technologies for forward-thinking organisations.
As part of their continued growth, the company is looking for an ambitious Senior Accounts Assistant ideally someone currently working at Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant level who's ready to take a bold step into a hands-on, standalone role.
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day finance function, with approximately 75% of your time focused on transactional activities (AP, AR, bank reconciliation, and credit control). The remaining 25% will involve working closely with the CEO to deliver management accounts, reporting, and financial insight.
This role calls for a tech-savvy, curious individual who's eager to explore automation and AI to streamline and enhance transactional finance processes.
THE SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
- Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with other Directors, you'll operate as the sole finance professional managing the full end-to-end finance function. Responsibilities include:
- Raising sales invoices, resolving queries, and managing Direct Debit collections
- Processing purchase invoices, securing approval, and making timely payments
- Performing daily bank reconciliations
- Uploading and organising all finance documentation
- Chasing pre-due and overdue invoices
- Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns to HMRC
- Overseeing payroll in coordination with external providers
- Managing pension contributions and monthly uploads
- Executing daily/weekly/monthly payment runs
- Handling staff expense claims from approval to payment
- Supporting the wider team with financial reporting and commercial queries
- Assisting with accounting journals and month-end processes, including management accounts pack
- Reviewing processes and utilising Ai and Automation to create efficiency
- Collaborating with the CEO on financial analysis related to acquisitions
THE PERSON:
- Experience in a small business environment where the individual has been hands on in a role such as; Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant.
- Must be currently still hands-on with transactional finance tasks
- Strong skills in cashflow management, VAT, and monthly reporting
- Must have Xero experience
- Curious and tech-savvy mindset with an interest in AI and automation
- A degree or professional finance qualification would be advantageous
TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV via the advert for immediate consideration for this Assistant Accountant / Finance Manager opportunity.
Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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