Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper

About 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.

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