Senior Accounts Assistant

Job Title:    Senior Accounts Assistant
Salary:       £30,000-£36,000
Location:    Redditch area
Hours:        9am-5.30pm – in office every day

The Senior Accounts Assistant will support the day-to-day financial operations of a busy transport and logistics business, with particular responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions using Sage 50 Accounts Professional and Sage Payroll. Please note that you MUST have experience of both of these systems. 

Working closely with the Accounts Manager and wider business, the role will cover purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, payroll administration and month-end support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume supplier invoices, credit notes and payments using Sage 50 Accounts Professional.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation, resolve discrepancies and reconcile supplier statements.
• Raise customer invoices, allocate payments, produce statements and manage customer queries.
• Monitor aged debt and carry out credit control by telephone and email.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process expenses and reconcile company credit card statements.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payroll processing using Sage Payroll, including starters, leavers, payroll amendments, SSP, SMP, pensions and payroll reporting.
• Support HMRC submissions and maintain accurate, confidential payroll records.
• Assist with month-end activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and management information.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the Accounts Manager with reporting, audit preparation and ad hoc finance projects.
• Liaise professionally with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant position.
• Strong, practical experience using Sage 50 Accounts Professional.
• Previous experience using Sage Payroll.
• Good experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and supporting payroll processing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and a good understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Professional, confidential and proactive approach.

AAT Level 3 or above, experience supporting month-end accounts and previous experience within transport, logistics or warehousing would be advantageous.

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