Accounts Assistant

CV-LibraryCradley Heath, SandwellpermanentPosted: 30 June 2026
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MCR are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for our client in Cradley heath.

Role Summary:

This role is responsible for the day-to-day processing of sales and purchase ledger transactions, general ledger journal input, bank reconciliation, and a range of administrative and reception support duties. The post holder works across Sage 1000 and Excel to maintain accurate financial records and support the wider finance team.

Sales Ledger

* Produce daily and monthly reports

* Assist with credit control

* Process daily sales invoicing

* Update the Excel cash book

* Process Sales Ledger receipts on Sage SL

* Input Sales Ledger journals to Sage 1000 (including cash book journals and suspense journals)

Purchase Ledger

* Run daily bank downloads and save to Dropbox

* Process Purchase Ledger payments on Sage PL

* Match PL invoices, post to Sage, and obtain payment authorisation

* Maintain electronic records of documents and transactions

* Agree customs documents (e.g. duty amounts)

* Process expenses claims and staff purchases

* Check and reconcile supplier statements

* Input Purchase Ledger journals to Sage 1000 (including cash book journals, suspense journals, petty cash journal vouchers (JVs), correction JVs, etc.)

General Ledger

* Input General Ledger journals to Sage 1000 (including GL JVs, correction JVs, and wages JVs)

* Obtain updated fuel mileage rates from the Gov website on a quarterly basis and notify relevant staff accordingly

Payroll

* Run weekly Tensor reports

* Assist with weekly payroll processing

Other Duties

* Assist with stock counts

* Set up and maintain electronic records for new supplier and new customer accounts (PL and SL documents)

* File bank statements

* File and distribute various letters and correspondence

* Answer telephone calls and transfer to the appropriate person where required

* Assist with reception cover

* Open and distribute the post

* Any other duties as requested in line with the needs of the business

Hours of work

Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4pm, 3pm finish on Friday.

If you are interested in the above position please click on the link and attach a full up-to-date CV or call (phone number removed) and speak to Mike.

****We DO NOT offer sponsorships so please only apply if you are a UK resident and have the correct Right to Work documentation

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