At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and support month-end bookkeeping.
- Company: Growing manufacturing business in Birmingham City Centre with a friendly team.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, hybrid model, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Modern office environment with a focus on flexibility and personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team where your contributions truly matter and gain valuable accounting experience.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified preferred; experience in ledger processing and bank reconciliations essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
This role is a flexible role, with the candidate going into the office 2-3 times to begin with, reducing to as low as once a week longer term.
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:
- 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 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
- 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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