Accounts Assistant

046118139

£33,000 - £38,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Willenhall, West Midlands

Accountancy

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Trainee Management Accountant
Willenhall
Salary: up to £38k (Based on experience)

Role OverviewProvide support to the Finance Manager across transactional finance and administrative activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, month-end reporting, and financial administration within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process and post supplier invoices accurately and on time.
    • Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
    • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
    • Maintain customer credit limits.
    • Assist with month-end close procedures.
    • Complete month-end sales reconciliations and analysis.
    • Prepare month-end journals.
    • Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reports.
    • Support VAT returns and HMRC compliance.
    • Resolve supplier and customer invoice/payment queries.
    • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
    • Support financial analysis, reporting, and audit preparation.
    • Assist with finance procedures, process guides, and workflows.

    • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes.

Knowledge & Skills Required
  • Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel
    • Accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
    • VAT and basic tax knowledge
    • ERP / MRP systems

Qualifications & Experience
  • PC literate with strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
    • GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
    • Experience in an accounts or finance administration role
    • Manufacturing or engineering sector experience (desirable)
    • Studying towards ACCA or CIMA (desirable)
    • Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting systems (desirable)

Core Competencies
  • Quality focus and attention to detail
    • Time management and ownership of tasks
    • Customer and stakeholder focus
    • Health, safety and environmental awareness
    • Innovation and process improvement
    • Results-focused approach
    • Strong communication skills
    • Team working and collaboration