Bookkeeper Account Assistant – Birmingham - £35,000

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Bookkeeper / Account Assistant on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment

Our clients culture is supportive and energetic, the team are so proud and passionate of where they work and it’s a joy to be part of. The team all respect one another and work together to achieve results. This is a full office based role. The team enjoy days and nights out and the Directors are very hands on in the business.

Personality

The ideal candidate will be confident working independently and have a strong understanding of bookkeeping and financial procedures. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing invoices, processing payments, and preparing reports to support our accountant and management team.

Reward

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• 9am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday

• Team events

• Parking

Job Role:

• Maintaining accurate financial records using Xero

• Processing sales and purchase invoices

• Managing accounts payable and receivable

• Performing monthly accounts reconciliation to ensure all financial data is up-to-date and accurate

• Issuing statements and remittances

• Running cash flow forecasts

• Managing the entire invoice and credit note lifecycle from creation to resolution

• Payroll for Sub-contractors / maintaining timesheets and processing expenses

• Processing credit applications

• Maintaining software program ensuring correct use of purchase orders and change orders

• Managing Apprenticeship paperwork

• Fleet management

• Additional bookkeeping duties as designated by management

• Completing general administrative duties to support the finance and office teams

• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate smoother payment processes

• Collaborating with the accountants to provide necessary documentation and support for Financial Reporting Period

• Managing of rental properties

• Attending weekly production meetings

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar finance role

• Proficiency in accounting software Xero

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles

• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines

• Trustworthy, professional, and discreet

• Good communication skills and a strong team player

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• High levels of efficiency and accuracy

• Excellent time management skills

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