Bookkeeper/Account Assistant

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Bookkeeper / Account Assistant on a part time permanent basis

Culture and Environment
Our client offers a positive and supportive culture where the team works collaboratively and treats one another with genuine respect. Everyone is committed to achieving strong commercial and business results together. With ambitious growth plans in place, this is an exciting time to join the business and be part of its continued success.

Personality
The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in a bookkeeping or accounts-based role, with the confidence to challenge processes when appropriate. They will add value by working collaboratively and accurately to support the Management Accountant and the wider business. A strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and an approachable, friendly manner are essential qualities for success in this position.

Reward

  • Salary is £35,000 full time equivalent £14,000 pro rota
  • Part time; 2 days per week flexible which days
  • Office hours flexible between 8am and 5.30pm
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (pro rota)

Job Role:

  • Maintaining accurate financial records using Xero
  • Processing sales and purchase invoices
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable
  • Performing monthly accounts reconciliation to ensure all financial data is up-to-date and accurate
  • Issuing statements and remittances
  • Proactively monitor and chase outstanding payments to ensure timely debt recovery
  • Managing the entire invoice and credit note lifecycle from creation to resolution
  • Additional bookkeeping duties as designated by management
  • Completing general administrative duties to support the finance and office teams
  • Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate smoother payment processes

Skills and experience:

  • Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar finance role
  • Proficiency in accounting software Xero or Sage
  • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
  • Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
  • Trustworthy, professional, and discreet
  • Good communication skills and a strong team player
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • High levels of efficiency and accuracy
  • Excellent time management skills

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.

INDLP

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Work Location: In person

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...