ACCOUNTS & OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Salary: £29,000 to 33,000 p/a
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Job Type: Full Time
Sector: Accounts / Administration / Operations
THE ROLE
PPM Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Accounts & Operations Assistant to join a specialist tailoring and clothing business based in Worcester.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining accounts, finance administration and general operational support. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors and liaise with Sales, Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure accounts and business processes are accurate and completed efficiently.
Accounts will make up approximately 60-70% of the role, with the remaining time focused on operational and administrative support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ACCOUNTS
Process and post purchase invoices and expenses using Dext and Xero
Check invoice coding and supporting documentation
Raise and post sales invoices and credit notes
Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments
Carry out bank reconciliations
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
Assist with credit control and customer account queries
Prepare supplier payment runs for approval
Process mileage claims
Assist with payroll information and payroll reconciliations
Reconcile wages, PAYE, pensions and other control accounts
Assist with VAT preparation and reconciliations
Help maintain accurate and reconciled balance sheet accounts
Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and journals
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Provide practical administrative support across the business
Assist with customer, supplier, stock and invoice queries
Liaise with Sales, Purchasing and Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate customer, supplier and product information
Assist with general office administration and ad-hoc projects
Follow up outstanding tasks and ensure issues are resolved
Identify discrepancies or incomplete information and take ownership of resolving them
THE PERSON
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Administrator or similar role, preferably within a small or medium-sized business.
You should be comfortable working in a hands-on environment and processing accounts transactions yourself.
Key skills and experience:
Good practical bookkeeping knowledge
Strong attention to detail
Experience with bank and supplier reconciliations
Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow queries through to completion
Good spreadsheet and general IT skills
Xero experience highly desirable
Dext experience advantageous, but training can be provided
Reliable, practical and willing to support other areas of the business when required
Good communication skills and a professional approach
Apply today with your CV or call on (phone number removed) and speak to Karina
