Assistant Accountant

Our client based in Wolverhampton is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their business. The role is paying circa £30,000 - 35,000 per annum and requires 5 days on-site per week. What you'll do:
Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure all financial records are up-to-date and compliant with internal controls. Match purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices using three-way matching processes to maintain accuracy in financial documentation. Manage supplier payment runs diligently, ensuring all payments are made within agreed terms and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers. Raise and issue customer invoices promptly and accurately, supporting the timely collection of revenue for the business.

Monitor customer accounts closely, following up on outstanding balances in a considerate manner to minimise aged debt. Allocate incoming payments effectively, keeping ledgers current and providing clear visibility of cash flow positions. Perform credit control activities with sensitivity, working collaboratively with customers to resolve queries and ensure prompt payment. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts by gathering data, preparing schedules, and supporting analysis as required by senior finance staff.

Support month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling accounts, preparing journals, and assisting with audit requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team by sharing ideas for process enhancements and supporting implementation.

What you bring:

Demonstrated experience working within a finance or accounting environment covering both accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) responsibilities over an extended period. A thorough understanding of basic accounting principles combined with practical knowledge of transactional accounting processes. Proficiency in processing supplier invoices accurately using three-way matching techniques involving purchase orders and goods receipts. Experience managing supplier payment runs while adhering strictly to agreed payment terms and maintaining professional relationships with vendors.

Ability to raise customer invoices promptly and monitor outstanding balances through effective communication skills. Competence in allocating incoming payments correctly to maintain up-to-date ledgers that reflect true cash positions at all times. Proven track record performing credit control activities sensitively to minimise aged debt without compromising customer relationships. Familiarity assisting with monthly management account preparation including data gathering, schedule preparation, and analytical support for senior finance staff.

Experience supporting month-end or year-end closing processes such as account reconciliations or journal preparations is highly desirable. AAT qualification or active study towards ACCA/CIMA is considered advantageous but not essential if equivalent experience can be demonstrated. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates