Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Birmingham, England

West Midlands Trains
Full Time Birmingham, England 28261 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Role type: Part-time (30h), permanent

Location: Birmingham (hybrid working model)

Start date: ASAP

About Us

As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment we are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant- Accounts Payable role on a part-time, permanent basis, based in Birmingham.

Job Purpose

To process in an accurate, timely manner all accounts payable transactions, having due regard for VAT regulations, delegated financial authorities, financial coding and other control procedures.



Kay Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring that all purchase invoices and credits are processed in a timely accurate manner within the required timescales.
  • Responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy of all data processed.
  • Perform invoice matching to Purchase Orders with appropriate approval.
  • Act as key contact for nominated suppliers and purchasers to resolve any queries/disputes escalating to AP Manager as appropriate.
  • Responsible for performing nominated monthly supplier statement reconciliations and the resolution of any reconciling items.
  • Responsible for processing BACS payment run following the correct approval process.
  • Responsible for the collection of credit balances from suppliers.
  • Responsible for carrying out any other duties commensurate with the grade and post as required by the Accounts Payable Manager.
  • Provide cover for fellow colleagues as necessary.

Required Knowledge and Experience

  • AAT desirable but not essential
  • Experience of working in an Accounts Payable function is essential
  • Ability to prioritize workload to achieve team and departmental objectives on a daily and weekly basis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical as the role requires frequent contact with suppliers and West Midlands Trains employees
  • Organised and methodical in approach
  • Attention to the detail
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Word are essential
  • Experience of using Open Accounts would be an advantage

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary: £28,261 (pro-rata) and excellent benefits
  • Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children
  • 75% off all other train company travel tickets
  • Retail discounts
  • Career development opportunities

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.



Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records

Accounts Assistant
West Midlands Trains

www.wmtrains.co.uk
Wilmslow, United Kingdom
Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
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