Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant Hours: 4/5 days per week (negotiable) Salary: Dependent on experience Silverwood Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a well-established and growing company in the transport sector. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and is now expanding their finance team with an immediate requirement for an Assistant Accountant. Job Purpose This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of key accounting processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, invoicing, bank reconciliations, credit control, and managing both debtors and creditors. Working autonomously, they will oversee payment runs, automatic billing, and prepare monthly management information up to trial balance stage. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports. Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring records are retained for audit purposes. Accounts Receivable & Credit Control: Oversee sales invoicing, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Manage credit control, proactively following up on outstanding debts. Maintain automatic billing processes, ensuring smooth operation. Accounts Payable & Payment Processing: Manage creditors and debtors, ensuring timely processing of transactions. Prepare and process payment runs efficiently. General Accounting & Autonomy: Work independently, maintaining accuracy and compliance in financial processes. Prepare monthly management information up to trial balance stage. Skills & Experience Required Technical Skills: Strong accounting knowledge (double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting). Experience in bank reconciliations, invoicing, credit control, and payment processing. Ability to produce financial reports up to trial balance stage. Familiarity with automatic billing systems and accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar). Experience & Qualifications: Essential: Previous experience in an Accounts Technician, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, or similar role. Desirable: AAT-qualified (or equivalent) or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA. Soft Skills: Autonomous work ethic ability to manage responsibilities independently. Attention to detail ensuring accuracy in financial records. Time management ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple financial tasks. Problem-solving mindset proactively identifying and resolving financial discrepancies. How to Apply If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a stable, long-term role in a growing company, we would love to hear from you.