Accounts Assistant
Job in
City, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-06-24
Listing for:
Pertemps Black Country Perms
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting -
Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Trainee Management Accountant
Willenhall
Salary: up to 38k (Based on experience)
Role Overview Provide support to the Finance Manager across transactional finance and administrative activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, month-end reporting, and financial administration within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and post supplier invoices accurately and on time.
- Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
- Maintain customer credit limits.
- Assist with month-end close procedures.
- Complete month-end sales reconciliations and analysis.
- Prepare month-end journals.
- Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Support VAT returns and HMRC compliance.
- Resolve supplier and customer invoice/payment queries.
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Support financial analysis, reporting, and audit preparation.
- Assist with finance procedures, process guides, and workflows.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes.
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Accounting software (Sage, Xero, Quick Books or similar)
- VAT and basic tax knowledge
- ERP / MRP systems
- PC literate with strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
- Experience in an accounts or finance administration role
- Manufacturing or engineering sector experience (desirable)
- Studying towards ACCA or CIMA (desirable)
- Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting systems (desirable)
- Quality focus and attention to detail
- Time management and ownership of tasks
- Customer and stakeholder focus
- Health, safety and environmental awareness
- Innovation and process improvement
- Results-focused approach
- Strong communication skills
- Team working and collaboration
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