Accounts Assistant Salary: £30,000 Location: Birmingham Keywords: Accounts Assistant, Birmingham, £30,000, Full Time, Permanent, Office Based, Finance Team, Sales Ledger, Credit Control

What you'll do:

Ensure accurate daily integration of sales and cash data from the CRM system into the accounting platform, reconciling discrepancies at each stage. Review and reconcile daily till and cash reports submitted by cashiers, promptly investigating and resolving any variances to uphold financial accuracy. Perform daily bank reconciliations by accurately posting all incoming and outgoing transactions into the accounting system. Compile and distribute detailed daily cash reports to senior management, offering clear insights into financial performance. Maintain and reconcile the sales ledger regularly, ensuring consistency between CRM records and the accounting system. Collaborate with the sales team across multiple sites to conduct weekly reviews of outstanding customer balances, supporting timely debt recovery. Manage petty cash accounts with precision, ensuring all receipts are recorded and discrepancies are addressed without delay. Process customer vouchers and generate invoices for third-party clients in line with business requirements. Handle phone and email enquiries from cashiers and external customers professionally, fostering positive relationships. Assess customer credit applications using Credit Safe tools and historical trading data to evaluate financial risk effectively.

What you bring:

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables, to manage and analyse large datasets with precision. Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to remain composed and productive under pressure. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all financial documentation and reporting. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines without compromising quality. Proven experience in process improvement, reflecting a commitment to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within finance operations. Results-driven approach to credit control and debt recovery, consistently achieving positive outcomes. Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments, with previous experience in dynamic settings considered advantageous. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial but not essential. Occasional travel between offices may be needed so access to your own vehicle would be advantageous

What's next:

If you are ready for your next challenge as an Accounts Assistant in Birmingham—where your expertise will make a real difference—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below; we look forward to receiving your application soon.

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