Accounts Administrator

Location: Stourbridge

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established client based in Stourbridge, who are looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their friendly and supportive team.
Our client prides themselves on having a small, friendly team with a positive working environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Manager or Support & Development Manager.

The Role

* Sales and purchase ledger processing, reporting and reconciliation

* Credit control and stock control of publications

* Bank, card and cash reconciliations

* VAT recording, returns and reconciliations

* Processing salaries, expenses and pension payments, including controls and reconciliations (payroll currently outsourced)

* Supplier payments, controls and reconciliations

* Managing petty cash and charge cards with correct nominal coding

* Negotiation and management of annual supplier contracts and insurance policies

* Maintaining hire purchase agreements and the fixed assets register

* Preparing information for year-end accounts

* Liaising with external accountants and government bodies
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:

* AAT Level 2 (Foundation Certificate in Accounting)

* Experience using Sage 50 Accounts

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
Friday: 08:30 – 16:00
Benefits

* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

* 24 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Additional birthday day off and Director’s day off

* Employer-contributed pension scheme

* Yearly salary reviews

* Stable role within a long-established business
Why Apply?

* Join a company established for over 30 years

* Work in a supportive, close-knit team

* Enjoy excellent work–life balance and enhanced holiday entitlement

* Secure, long-term opportunity with room to grow