Assistant Accountant

Trinity House Group

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days

West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 1ET, England

£35,000 - £40,000 per month

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for an Assistant Accountant at a distribution business in West Bromwich, offering a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 based on experience.
Candidates must have previous purchase ledger experience and a proactive attitude, with strong attention to detail and communication skills.
This full-time, office-based role involves managing the purchase ledger and transitioning into month-end tasks over time.
The ideal candidate should be studying towards or qualified in AAT, ACCA, or CIMA, or have equivalent experience.
The company offers great progression opportunities and values contributions within a supportive finance team.

Great progression opportunities
5 days on site
Purchase ledger experience is essiential

Full-time | Office-based | £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)We’re working with a long-standing distribution business based in West Bromwich who are looking to bring in an Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting stuck into the detail and wants to grow into a broader month-end role over time. You’ll be starting with full ownership of the purchase ledger, and as you get to grips with the business and their processes, you’ll gradually transition into helping with the monthly management accounts.What you'll be doing:

Taking the reins of the purchase ledger – from matching and coding invoices to reconciling supplier statements and handling payment runs
Liaising with suppliers and resolving any invoice queries
Supporting with month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and journal postings as the role develops
Assisting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc reporting and projects as needed

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience in a similar finance role (purchase ledger experience is a must)
A proactive attitude – someone who’s happy to take ownership of their work
Great attention to detail and strong communication skills
Someone who’s either studying towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA or qualified by experience
Comfortable working full-time on-site in West Bromwich

This is a brilliant role for someone who wants to be part of a down-to-earth team and work in a business where your contribution will really make a difference. You’ll be supported, developed, and given the space to grow into month-end responsibilities at your pace.Interested? Hit apply or drop us a message – we’d love to tell you more.

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