Assistant Accountant

2 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for numbers and a solid background in treasury and credit control? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Have you been looking to join an established business to offer career development?

We are delighted to be supporting an established, dynamic and growing business based in East Birmingham. This business pride themselves on delivering exceptional service their valued customer base. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. If you have a passion for numbers, accuracy, and efficiency, this could be the perfect role for you. In this role you will be in charge of a wide range of financial tasks and offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge.

This role comes with an annual salary of up to £28,000.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Prepare and raise invoices, ensuring that all recharge costs are accurately billed.
  • Manage credit control processes, including monitoring outstanding balances, issuing statements, and making follow-up calls to clients regarding overdue accounts. Ensure effective tracking and reporting of receivables.
  • Handle bank chargebacks, recharges, and other cost-related inquiries, ensuring all entries are accurate and reconciled.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and databases, ensuring all entries are up-to-date and in compliance with financial regulations.
  • Work closely with other departments to gather necessary information for invoicing and credit control, and provide assistance with financial queries as required.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to existing financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in invoicing and credit control procedures.

Candidate Experience, Skills and Attributes :

  • Minimum two years previous in treasury functions and credit control, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Confident Excel skills and accounts systems knowledge.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
  • Able to work independently, manage your workload efficiently, and focus on the task at hand.
  • Comfortable overseeing credit processes and working collaboratively with others in the finance team.
  • Prior experience working in the hospitality or leisure sector is desirable.

Benefits Include:

  • Annual salary up to £28,000.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Free onsite parking.


This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your accounting skills in a supportive environment, with room for professional growth and development. If you're quick to adapt, capable of handling complex reconciliations, and committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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