Senior Accounts Assistant

Athwal Resourcing is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant within a small group of companies operating within a rapidly growing market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing business, in a fast-pace and diverse role.

The role is very varied and requires an experienced, hands on Senior Accounts Assistant to reports into the Finance Manager. You will:

• be responsible for sales ledger processing including inputting all invoices/credits, resolving queries and disputes and ensuring that Company protocols are strictly adhered to;
• reconcile all statements to the relevant Sage account, investigating and resolving any discrepancies;
• process supplier payment run weekly;
• reconcile bank statements;
• liaise with operational managers to ensure that receipts etc. reconcile to supplied schedules and investigate discrepancies;
• collate attendance records and process payroll run (PAYE and sub-contract);
• prepare monthly Inland Revenue payments and returns;
• maintain accrual and prepayment schedules and post journals as appropriate;
• maintain fixed asset schedules;
• analyse and maintain overhead expenditure and generate monthly reports as required;
• prepare and submit monthly VAT returns;
• carry out other adhoc projects as required;
• support other team members as the need arises.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ideally AAT qualified, or part qualified;
• Previous experience in an accounts department with a solid understanding of the finance function and accounting processes, in particular sales and purchase ledger, is essential.
• A solid understanding of 'book entries' will be required;
• Previous involvement in management accounts production;
• Experience with Sage or other accounting software package;
• Be proficient in the use of Excel spreadsheets;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the business;
• Have the ability to multi task and be able to cope with the pace of a volume driven busy accounts function;
• Have excellent attention to detail.

For the right candidate, they are willing to offer a competitive salary and benefits. The role is based in their Walsall office and offers on-site parking.