Accounts Assistant

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Salary: £28,000
Location: Solihull

Keywords: Accounts, Assistant, Finance, AAT Level 3, Credit Control, Purchase Ledger

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Salary: £28,000
Location: Solihull

Keywords: Accounts, Assistant, Finance, AAT Level 3, Credit Control, Purchase Ledger

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a rapidly growing, family-run security company based in Solihull. As the current 'Business of the Year' winners, awarded by the British Security Industry Association, and also awarded 'Training, Education and Development in People and Small Business of the Year' by Solihull Chamber, this company is highly-regarded in the industry. The heart of their business is their people, and they are looking for someone who shares their commitment to excellence and growth. With a focus on purchase ledger and credit control, you will be supporting the day-to-day running of a busy finance department. This role offers a salary of £28,000 depending on experience.

* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing, award-winning company
* Focus on purchase ledger and credit control
* Salary of £28,000 depending on experience

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant, your role will be integral to the smooth operation of our finance department. You will be responsible for raising and coding sales invoices, obtaining purchase orders, and performing data entry tasks. Your excellent attention to detail will be crucial in chasing overdue debtors and reporting on aged debtors. You will also handle queries, reconcile self-billing customers, set up new suppliers, and approve supplier invoices. Your role will extend beyond finance as you manage office stationery ordering, issue site equipment, manage uniform stock, and deal with expense forms.

* Supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department
* Raising sales invoices/coding sales invoices
* Obtaining purchase orders
* Data entry
* Chasing overdue debtors
* Aged debtor reporting
* Dealing with queries
* Self-billing customer reconciliation
* Setting up new suppliers
* Approving supplier invoices

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accounts Assistant position is someone who brings a minimum Level 3 AAT qualification and at least two years' experience in a similar finance role. Your strong Excel skills will enable you to handle data efficiently and accurately. Experience with Sage 50 is essential for this role. Beyond these technical skills, we are looking for someone who is dependable, committed to their work, and able to work well within a team.

* Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification
* At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance role
* Good Excel skills
* Experience with Sage 50

What sets this company apart:

This company is not just any security firm; it's an award-winning family-run business that values its employees as much as its clients. They have been recognised by both the British Security Industry Association and Solihull Chamber for their commitment to training, education, development in people and small business practices. Their rapid growth is a testament to their success, and they are looking for individuals who are ready to grow with them. They offer company-funded further training opportunities, making this an ideal place to advance your career.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with an award-winning company? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

This role is managed by Walters People entity which is a temporary recruitment agency.