Job Details:
Accounts Assistant
Company
Freight Forwarder
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£27,000 - £30,000
Job Ref.
5096
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
09/03/2026
Benefits
Flexible Working Hours, 20 Days Annual Leave, Free Parking
Contact
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced finance environment, this could be the role for you!
A well established, independently owned logistics company with a 30-year history is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its small but busy finance team of two. This role has a strong purchase ledger focus, so you'll play a key part in keeping supplier accounts accurate and up to date, while supporting the wider accounts function.
What’s in it for you?
- Work hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours, flexible between 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Salary: £27,000 to £30,000
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:
- Process and post high volumes of purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals
- Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are made in accordance with terms
- Reconcile the purchase ledger against supplier statements to ensure accuracy
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date records
- Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments to support accurate financial reporting
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Deliver daily finance reports to the Directors to ensure clear visibility of company finances
- Process ad-hoc payment, including PAYE, pensions, and other finance-related tasks
Accounts Assistant Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role
- Ideally AAT Level 3 qualified
- Demonstrates a good understanding of purchase ledger processes and general accounting processes
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Sage
If you require any further information, please contact the office
on 0121 321 2444.
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