Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (Temporary – 6 Month Contract) Location: Darlaston, West Midlands Hours: 30 hours per week (5 hours per day) Contract: Temporary Contract – Initially 6 Months Salary: £14 per hour Start Date: Immediate Start Available About the Role We are currently looking for an experienced and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a temporary basis for an initial period of six months. Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring financial records are accurately maintained and transactions are processed efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable • Process, verify and reconcile supplier invoices. • Match invoices against purchase orders and investigate discrepancies. • Reconcile supplier accounts to statements and resolve outstanding issues. • Maintain accurate supplier records. Accounts Receivable • Generate and issue customer invoices. • Record incoming customer receipts. • Assist with credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments. • Provide copy invoices and account information to customers as required. Bank Reconciliations • Record and post daily bank transactions. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date bank balances. • Complete month-end bank reconciliations. Data Entry & Journals • Prepare and post journal entries within the accounting system. • Ensure financial data is entered accurately and in a timely manner. • Maintain the integrity of internal control documentation and accounting records. Month-End Support • Assist the wider finance team with month-end processes. • Support reporting requirements and ad hoc finance duties as required. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • A minimum of 1 year's experience in a transactional finance, accounts assistant or bookkeeping role. • Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail. • Experience using Google Suite, particularly Google Sheets. • Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations. • Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers, customers and colleagues. • The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively. • Availability to start immediately or at short notice. What We Offer • A welcoming, friendly and supportive team environment. • Full onboarding and training on internal systems. • The opportunity to gain experience within an international business operating across multiple currencies. • Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and processes. • Potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance. Apply Today If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity and are available to start at short notice, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV