Senior Accounts Assistant
12 days ago
Stourport-on-Severn
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a successful family-run company in Stourport-on-Severn. They are looking to appoint a new Senior Accounts Assistant / Accounts Manager to take ownership of the finance function. The outgoing Accounts Manager will remain with the company for approximately three months to provide a full handover and training period, ensuring the successful candidate has everything they need to confidently step into the role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, hands-on role within a stable and growing business. The Role Working as part of a small finance team, you'll manage a varied workload and have the autonomy to organise your own day. The Directors are rarely on-site and trust their team to manage their responsibilities independently, meaning this role would suit someone who enjoys having ownership and responsibility. Key responsibilities include: • Day-to-day bookkeeping, • Processing payroll, • Supplier payments, • Purchase and sales invoicing, • VAT returns, • Accruals and prepayments, • Depreciation, • Preparing year-end accounts for external accountants About You The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional who is confident managing a varied accounts role and enjoys working independently. You will ideally have: • Previous bookkeeping experience, • Experience processing payroll, • Experience completing VAT returns, • Strong knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, • Experience using Sage Payroll This role does not require advanced Excel skills, cashflow forecasting, or producing management reports. The focus is on maintaining accurate accounts and managing the day-to-day finance operations. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: • Self-motivated and reliable, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, • Comfortable working independently, • A strong communicator, • Happy taking ownership of the finance function, • Looking for a long-term opportunity within a friendly business The Team & Working Environment You'll be joining a small and supportive finance team, with two other team members providing additional support. Salary & Benefits • £32,000 salary, • Annual performance bonus (typically around £6,000), • 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, • On-site parking, • Casual dress, • Flexibility for personal appointments, • Summer and Christmas social events Why Join? • Stable, successful business with excellent staff retention, • Genuine autonomy and trust from the Directors, • Friendly, family-run culture, • A role offering genuine work-life balance and flexibility
