Senior Accounts Assistant

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