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Accounts Assistant
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Your new company Location: Worcester Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Office-Based
An established, family-run SME based in Worcester is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance rather than working in a heavily siloed environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be the sole finance support within the business and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. This position offers genuine variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business.
Your new role This is a broad transactional finance role with responsibility across a range of accounting duties, including:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Credit Control
- Bank Reconciliations
- Supplier and Customer Account Reconciliations
- Payroll Processing
- VAT Returns
- Expenses and Petty Cash
- Cash Allocation
- Month-End Support
- Accruals and Prepayments
- Financial Reporting Support
- Process Improvement Activities
- Maintaining Accurate Financial Records
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Working closely with the Finance Director, you will also have the opportunity to support wider finance projects and contribute to improving existing systems and processes.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar position
- Strong transactional finance experience
- Experience across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
- Credit Control experience
- Payroll knowledge
- Strong reconciliation skills
- Experience preparing VAT returns
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Good Excel skills
- Experience using Sage 50
Desirable
- AAT qualified or studying
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering or an SME environment
- Experience working as the sole finance support in a business
What you'll get in return
- £32,000 - £38,000 salary depending on experience
- Permanent role
- Office-based in Worcester
- Flexible working hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director
- Broad exposure across all areas of finance
- Friendly, supportive family-run business environment
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where they can take ownership, develop their skills and become an integral part of a growing business.
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