Accounts Assistant Job at Halesowen, West Midlands (County) Full Time NEW

Join Our Client as an Accounts Assistant.

Are you passionate about numbers and ready to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in Halesowen, is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their accounting skills and contribute to a thriving business.

This is a fully in-office role so please ensure you are happy with this before applying.

Position Summary:
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance operations by managing purchase and sales ledger activities, assisting with stock and production accounting, reconciling accounts, and contributing to month-end financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with finance, customer service, and production teams to ensure precise financial records and seamless accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounts Receivable ledger efficiently.
• Support the Accounts Payable ledger with accuracy.
• Conduct full intercompany reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple currencies (GBP/EUR/USD).
• Assist with supplier payment runs to ensure timely transactions.
• Prepare month-end accruals and prepayments journals for ledger postings.
• Maintain three-way matching for supplier invoices and credits.
• Keep customer invoices and credit requests up to date and manage queries promptly.
• Reconcile balance sheets and customer accounts.
• Record incoming payments and allocate receipts correctly.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and support credit control efforts.
• Assist with bank reconciliation and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Maintain organized accounting records and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and internal controls.
• Interface with auditors during external audits.
• Support the accounts payable team with purchasing tasks and ad hoc reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Exceptional numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• AAT qualification or currently studying towards an accounting certification is essential.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary ranging from £26,000 to £29,000 annually.
• A full-time permanent position.
• An opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Career development opportunities as you grow with the company.

If you are enthusiastic about building a successful career in accounting and want to be part of a vibrant team, don’t miss out on this opportunity.

How to Apply:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply with your CV. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Join us and be a vital part of our client’s financial success in the manufacturing industry.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.