Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper
  • England,West Midlands,Birmingham
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionAbout the Business
A great opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham City Centre as an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper. The business offers great flexibility around working hours and hybrid working, along with genuine variety across a growing group of companies. This is an excellent opportunity to build broad accounting experience while being part of a small, friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters.


Main Duties:
As an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper, your main duties include:
*Taking ownership of the purchase and sales ledgers, including processing invoices and maintaining accurate account records
*Completing regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date
*Supporting month-end bookkeeping tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and other routine adjustments
*Preparing VAT returns along with the relevant supporting schedules
*Assisting with the preparation and uploading of payroll runs
*Working closely with colleagues across the wider finance function to support the monthly reporting cycle
*Getting involved in ad hoc financial analysis and helping to improve processes across the business


Location / Office / Culture
The role is hybrid, with a maximum of 3 days in the office and flexibility around this. The company operates from a modern office in Birmingham City Centre, where you’ll be part of a small, supportive team who genuinely value your input. There is a real emphasis on flexibility, both around working hours and office attendance.


What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
*AAT qualified is preferred, though qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered
*Essential experience in purchase and sales ledger processing along with bank reconciliations
*Experience working within a fast-paced SME environment is preferred
*Manufacturing sector experience is desirable but not essential


Why Join the business
*Great flexibility, with a maximum of 3 days in the office and room to flex this further
*Be part of a small, friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters
*Supportive manager with genuine opportunity to progress over the long-term


About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
Ref: BR73935
Job number 3925201

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