Accounts Assistant in Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted by Office Angels

£13.84 – £15.38 an hour

Birmingham · Temporary

Accounts Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Birmingham City Centre
Contract Type: Temporary, 3 months plus

Pay: £14.35 - £15.00 per hour depending on experience

Our global client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Birmingham City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Legal, who also oversees the company's accountancy functions. If you are a confident individual with a solid background in bookkeeping and a keen interest in accounting, this role could be the perfect fit!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage account entries into Xero with precision.
  • Issue invoices and credit notes, ensuring all documentation is current and accurate.
  • Update relevant company documentation, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
  • Understand and apply international VAT treatment, including the reverse charge mechanism.
  • Oversee statutory fee treatment and creditor/debtor management, following firm policies.
  • Execute currency conversion for GBP, EUR, and USD transactions.
  • Prepare reporting tasks and undertake ad hoc duties as required.


To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:

  • AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA qualified.
  • Experience on Xero and Microsoft Excel.
  • Reliability and independence are key traits for success in this position.
  • Experience in account reconciliation, related party transaction reconciliation, and year-end accounts group reconciliation.
  • Skills in balance confirmations and cooperation with auditors.
  • The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as an Accounts Assistant contributing to the success of a forward thinking organisation, this opportunity is for you!

Don't miss out on the chance to join our client's successful team. Apply now or email (url removed)

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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