Accounts Assistant

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Bromsgrove. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as an Assistant Management Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.If you’re detail-driven, confident with numbers and ready to take the next step in your finance career then keep reading.Culture and EnvironmentThis is a varied finance opportunity where you’ll be involved across a broad range of transactional and accounting responsibilities, giving you exposure to different areas of the finance function.You’ll be joining a busy environment where accuracy and attention to detail are important, with a role that offers plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to continue developing your finance experience.PersonalityWe’re looking for someone proactive, organised and naturally comfortable working with numbers. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and enjoy taking ownership of your workload, while being confident communicating with colleagues, customers and suppliers. You’ll be comfortable working within a high-volume environment and able to maintain accuracy while managing multiple responsibilities.Package and BenefitsFull-time permanent position37.5 hours per weekPredominantly office-basedOne day working from home per week after three monthsJob RoleManaging bank account balances and completing daily bank reconciliationsManaging key balance sheet accounts, including prepayments and accrualsCreating new supplier and customer accounts within the accounting systemCreating customer invoices, credit notes and initiating Direct Debit paymentsAllocating incoming payments and supporting credit control activityChecking supplier statements and following up on missing invoicesProcessing supplier invoices and managing scheduled and ad hoc payment runsManaging company credit card facilities and processing staff expense reimbursementsMaintaining the proforma invoice register and following up on final and VAT invoicesSending supplier remittances and supporting wider ad hoc finance dutiesSkills and ExperienceDemonstrating a proactive approach with a confident and professional telephone mannerPossessing strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly ExcelMaintaining excellent attention to detail when processing high volumes of transactionsHolding or working towards an AAT qualification would be advantageous but is not essentialPlease Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.