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