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Posted 21 July, 2026

Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper

Counted Recruitment
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

This role is a flexible role, with the candidate going into the office 2-3 times to begin with, reducing to as low as once a week longer term.

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About the Business

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A great opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham City Centre as an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper. The business offers great flexibility around working hours and hybrid working, along with genuine variety across a growing group of companies. This is an excellent opportunity to build broad accounting experience while being part of a small, friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters.

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Main Duties:

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As an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper, your main duties include:

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  • Taking ownership of the purchase and sales ledgers, including processing invoices and maintaining accurate account records
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  • Completing regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date
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  • Supporting month-end bookkeeping tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and other routine adjustments
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  • Preparing VAT returns along with the relevant supporting schedules
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  • Assisting with the preparation and uploading of payroll runs
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  • Working closely with colleagues across the wider finance function to support the monthly reporting cycle
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  • Getting involved in ad hoc financial analysis and helping to improve processes across the business
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Location / Office / Culture

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This role is a flexible role, with the candidate going into the office 2-3 times to begin with, reducing to as low as once a week longer term. The company operates from a modern office in Birmingham City Centre, where you'll be part of a small, supportive team who genuinely value your input. There is a real emphasis on flexibility, both around working hours and office attendance.

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What We Are Looking For

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The ideal candidate will have:

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  • AAT qualified is preferred, though qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered
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  • Essential experience in purchase and sales ledger processing along with bank reconciliations
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  • Experience working within a fast-paced SME environment is preferred
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  • Manufacturing sector experience is desirable but not essential
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Why Join the business

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  • Great flexibility, with a maximum of 3 days in the office and room to flex this further
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  • Be part of a small, friendly team where your contribution genuinely matters
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  • Supportive manager with genuine opportunity to progress over the long-term
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About Us

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We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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Ref: BR73935