Assistant Accountant

2 weeks ago


Burntwood, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Hollyfield Personnel Full time £30,000 - £32,000 per year

Assistant Accountant

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Location: Burntwood | Office Based

Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm (half an hour lunch break)

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and respond to queries on the accounts email.
  • Post and reconcile bank account transactions.
  • Perform credit control activities, including monthly reviews of aged debtors and allocating payments.
  • Process and code all purchase invoices in Sage, matching to delivery notes and updating order statuses.
  • Check supplier statements for missing invoices and manage the weekly payment run.
  • Review the aged creditor report and ensure all paperwork is recorded accurately.
  • Update and maintain the VAT postponement spreadsheet.
  • Post credit card transactions to Sage and reconcile receipts.
  • Withdraw funds from Paypal accounts as required.
  • Assist with month-end routines: reconcile bank, post journals, accruals for invoices/delivery notes, post petty cash, and support reporting to HQ.
  • Issue and email debtor statements promptly after bank posting and allocation.
  • Perform ad-hoc finance duties as needed.

Ideal Candidate:

  • AAT qualified, AAT part-qualified, or with 3+ years of well-rounded accounting experience.
  • Experienced in using Sage accounting software (preferred).
  • High attention to detail, resilient, and a natural communicator (both written and verbal).
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
  • Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Job Ref: GS1434

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