Assistant Accounts Manager

Assistant Accounts Manager

Birmingham B26 3QD \| £28,000 FTE (pro rata for part\-time) \| Full or Part\-time \| Permanent

About Simpex

Simpex is an established logistics company providing road, air and sea freight services, alongside customs clearance through our wider group.

It’s an exciting time to join Simpex as we continue to develop and grow. We are a close\-knit team of experienced professionals with a strong work ethic and a practical, hands\-on approach.

We are now looking for an Assistant Accounts Manager to join our Birmingham team.

The role

Working alongside our existing Accounts Manager and reporting to the Accounts Director, you will support the day\-to\-day accounts function across two businesses and provide cover during holidays and other periods of absence.

This is a hands\-on accounts role involving a significant amount of data entry and day\-to\-day processing, so accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and entering purchase invoices


• General accounts data entry


• Credit control


• Managing credit applications


• Purchase and sales ledger input


• Preparing payment runs


• Bank reconciliations


• Assisting with monthly management reports


• Maintaining accurate financial records and files


• Dealing with account queries and discrepancies


• General accounts and administrative duties

About you

We are looking for someone with previous accounts experience who is organised, dependable and comfortable working with a high volume of financial data.

You will need:

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role


• Good IT skills


• Strong literacy and numeracy


• Excellent attention to detail


• Good organisational skills


• Commercial awareness


• A positive and proactive approach

AAT or equivalent training would be beneficial but is not essential. Experience using Sage would also be useful, although it is not a requirement.

Training will be provided on our company operations software.

Hours and salary

Full\-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm

We are also very happy to consider part\-time applicants, with working hours to be agreed depending on the right candidate.

Salary: £28,000 per annum full\-time equivalent (pro rata for part\-time hours).

Benefits

• Bonus scheme


• Company pension


• Company events


• Casual dress


• On\-site parking


• 22 days' annual holiday (pro rata for part\-time)

This is a permanent, office\-based position at our Birmingham B26 3QD office. Applicants must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting work and must have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

We are interested in finding the right person rather than simply receiving a standard CV. Please feel free to be creative with your application and tell us why you think you would be a good fit for the role.

All applications must be submitted through Indeed or LinkedIn. Please do not approach us directly or call the office regarding the position.

*No agency contact please.*

Pay: £28,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• On\-site parking

Work Location: In person

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