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Accounts Assistant

Robert Half
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job requires previous experience in both purchase ledger and credit control roles.
  • Candidates should possess strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software such as Sage and Excel.
  • Key responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, monitoring customer payments, and assisting with month-end closing tasks.
  • The position is based in Birmingham, and applicants must live within commuting distance, have a clean driving license, and the right to work in the UK.
  • Salary is dependent on experience, with a range typically starting from £25,000 to £30,000 per year.
Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger:

  • Process supplier invoices with accuracy and in line with company procedures.

  • Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.

  • Prepare and execute payment runs.

  • Reconcile supplier statements and address any discrepancies.

  • Maintain accurate records of transactions.

Credit Control:

  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding customer payments.

  • Perform credit checks and set appropriate credit limits for new customers.

  • Contact customers to recover overdue payments via calls, emails, and letters.

  • Negotiate payment terms when needed.

  • Produce reports on aged debt and credit control performance.

General Finance Support:

  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks.

  • Support the finance team with ad-hoc duties and projects.

  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.

  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.

Requirements:
  • Previous experience in both purchase ledger and credit control roles.

  • Strong numeracy and attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage 50, Sage 200, SAP) and Excel.

  • Clear communication and negotiation skills.

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Good knowledge of financial practices and compliance.

Additional Requirements:
  • Must live within daily commuting distance of Birmingham.

  • Clean driving license and right to work in the UK.

  • Willingness to travel within the UK if required.

  • Commitment to health and safety standards.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.