Accounts Assistant

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.

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

• 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)

• 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