Account Assistant

Department:
Finance

Reporting to:
Financial Controller

Location:

Halesowen, occasional visits to Cradley Heath/Old Hill site (2 miles)

Type:
Full time / Permanent / On site

Mon Thu 8:30 17:00

Fri 08:00 13:30

Holiday 23 days

Pension

On site parking

An opportunity to join an ambitious fast-growing SME manufacturing business.

Has three trading divisions operating from two sites in Old Hill and Halesowen.

Turnover circa £35m, employing 110 people.

Building Products Supply of recycled building films to predominantly the DIY and builders merchant market.

Supply of ancillary products associated to the building industry.

Performance Packaging Supply of printed film bags to a number of different industries.

Bulk Packaging Supply of Flexible Intermediary Bulk Containers to the building and agricultural sector.

Having experienced significant growth over the last few years we are now expanding our operations and investing in order to continue to grow further.

To provide essential support to the Finance Team by managing day to day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to the smooth running of the monthly and annual reporting processes. This role is critical in ensuring financial integrity and supporting the business’s operational efficiency.

• Process supplier invoices ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system (approx. 400/500 invoices per month / 150 live accounts)
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers and procurement/operations teams in a professional and timely manner
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs and maintain up to date supplier records
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts
• Support with input/processing of documentary credits for imported raw materials

• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts (approx. 60 live accounts)
• Issue statements and reminders in line with credit terms
• Liaise with internal sales teams to resolve any payment issues
• Maintain aged debtors reports and elevate overdue accounts as necessary

• Complete daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances across all accounts
• Assist in preparing short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts
• Support the management of invoice financing facilities, including submission of eligible invoices
• Reconciliation of loan account and sales ledger
• Company credit cards reconciliation
• Petty cash reconciliation

• Assist with accruals, prepayments and other journal entries as part of month end closing process
• Help with monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation
• Maintain Fixed Asset register
• Customer rebate calculation and accruals
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
• Help prepare internal reports for sales and operations teams

• Drafting VAT and Plastic Packaging Tax returns
• Assist with ONS surveys
• Provide training and ongoing support for Accounting Apprentice
• Assist with the annual audit process, responding to audit queries and providing supporting evidence
• Involvement with implementation of new ERP system

• Experience in a busy finance or accounts role ideally within a manufacturing business
• Familiarity with invoice financing is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel

• A Levels:
  English, Mathematics
• AAT qualified or working towards (or equivalent)

• Proactive and methodical approach to tasks and problem solving
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Adaptable and eager to learn in a dynamic environment
• Professional and collaborative team player