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Accounts Assistant

Marks Sattin
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Walsall, West Midlands WS4 1PL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Marks Sattin is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a reputable construction business in Walsall.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £26,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a similar role and be actively studying towards finance or accounting qualifications such as AAT, CIMA, or ACCA.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and supporting month-end closing activities.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong Excel skills and attention to detail, with experience in Xero or similar accounting software being advantageous.

Location: Walsall

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Marks Sattin are supporting a reputable construction business based in Walsall, by adding an Accounts Assistant to a busy finance team. We are looking for an experienced, dedicated individual to join the business and support with financial operations.

Key Duties:

  • Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
  • Process incoming invoices and ensure timely payments.
  • Verify and reconcile invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments and invoices.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate records of expenses.
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain organised and accurate financial records and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
  • Provide administrative support to the finance team as needed.
  • Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and tasks.
  • Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding financial matters.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams to resolve financial issues.

Our ideal candidate:

  • At least two years of experience in a similar role
  • Actively studying toward finance or accounting qualifications AAT/CIMA/ACCA
  • You'll be able to demonstrate good Excel skills.
  • Previous experience of using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software is an advantage.
  • You'll have great attention to detail and an ability to communicate financial information in an understandable format.

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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.