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Accounts Assistant

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Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Stechford, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£29k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Accounts Assistant

Proactive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a growing business in Birmingham.

The role is hands on and requires a self-motivated individual that can work independently. You will be fully responsible for the Sales Ledger and Credit Control of the company ensuring accurate and timely reporting, liaison with the Finance Manager and other department members.

Hours: Mon-Fri | 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per annum DOE

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Accounts Receivable:

* Import invoices from the company’s operating system

* Prepare and issue ad hoc sales invoices not relating to core operations.

* Allocate customer receipts as per remittances

* Process credit card receipts and allocate to appropriate invoices

* Process remaining bank receipt transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations

* Send customer statements and manage credit control processes

* Issue reminders and follow up on outstanding balances

* Coordinate queries with operations team

* Maintain customer records and relationships

* Perform monthly receivables reconciliations on key accounts

* Support period-end close activities

* Provide supporting documentation to auditors

General Support & Continuous Improvement:

* Manage the central finance Sales mailbox, responding promptly to queries

* Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data

* Maintain and improve finance processes and documentation

* Contribute to ad hoc tasks as required by the finance team

What you'll need to succeed:

* Proven experience working in a finance environment, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

* Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including reconciliations and month-end processes

* Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (e. AAT/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience

* Experience using financial systems, specifically Sage 200

* Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present data accurately

* Demonstrated ability to improve processes and solve problems effectively

* self-motivated, able to manage your own time, prioritise, and take responsibility for a variety of tasks

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Company pension

* Free parking

* On-site parking

Interested? Please call Taylor Butterfield on (phone number removed)

Reference: 225261040

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Accounts Assistant

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Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Stechford, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£29k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Accounts Assistant

Proactive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a growing business in Birmingham.

The role is hands on and requires a self-motivated individual that can work independently. You will be fully responsible for the Sales Ledger and Credit Control of the company ensuring accurate and timely reporting, liaison with the Finance Manager and other department members.

Hours: Mon-Fri | 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per annum DOE

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Accounts Receivable:

* Import invoices from the company’s operating system

* Prepare and issue ad hoc sales invoices not relating to core operations.

* Allocate customer receipts as per remittances

* Process credit card receipts and allocate to appropriate invoices

* Process remaining bank receipt transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations

* Send customer statements and manage credit control processes

* Issue reminders and follow up on outstanding balances

* Coordinate queries with operations team

* Maintain customer records and relationships

* Perform monthly receivables reconciliations on key accounts

* Support period-end close activities

* Provide supporting documentation to auditors

General Support & Continuous Improvement:

* Manage the central finance Sales mailbox, responding promptly to queries

* Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data

* Maintain and improve finance processes and documentation

* Contribute to ad hoc tasks as required by the finance team

What you'll need to succeed:

* Proven experience working in a finance environment, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

* Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including reconciliations and month-end processes

* Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (e. AAT/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience

* Experience using financial systems, specifically Sage 200

* Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present data accurately

* Demonstrated ability to improve processes and solve problems effectively

* self-motivated, able to manage your own time, prioritise, and take responsibility for a variety of tasks

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Company pension

* Free parking

* On-site parking

Interested? Please call Taylor Butterfield on (phone number removed)
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Reference: 225261040

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