Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant, Birmingham

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our growing team.

PJA are one of the leading independent transport, engineering and placemaking specialists in the UK, with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester and Reading.

We provide expert advice on a wide range of projects across the UK and beyond from new settlements and nationally strategic infrastructure projects, through to urban regeneration schemes and a wide range of education, employment and sports and leisure developments.

Our strength lies with our team of people, all of whom have been employed for their unique skills and talents but, if you cut us in half you’ll find the same core values all the way through us – we are credible, engaging and creative and our mission is to create better places through great design.

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to provide comprehensive accounts administrative support to the Finance Team, taking responsibility for specific areas as required and delivering an excellent level of service to both internal staff and external clients through efficient and accurate performance in the role.

Some of the key responsibilities would include:

• Monitor and maintain accounts email inbox
• Distribute daily emails to Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger departments
• Obtain approval of purchase invoices via the PO system on bespoke software
• Process staff expenses
• Process credit card statements
• Process debit card transactions on Xero
• Raise intercompany recharge invoices
• Set up staff expenses for new employees
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Process company information forms
• Assisting with month end duties and working with the team to complete all accounting duties in a timely manner
• Set up new clients and suppliers on Xero
• Approve purchase orders
• Distribute finance related post
• Answering telephone calls in relation to purchase ledger
• General admin during busy periods – greeting visitors/telephone calls

Skills and Experience

• Experience of Xero is essential
• AAT qualification or equivalent
• Experience using project management software is desirable (Rapport or equivalent)
• Proven background in transactional accounting
• Previous experience in working in accounts payable
• Computer literate, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel
• The applicant should be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise
• Ability to multitask whilst meeting deadline
• Good team player, with a proactive, collaborative approach
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to liaise at all levels across the business
• Attention to detail essential

We are proud to employ a wide range of people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Senior members of the team share a common desire to get the job done without the encumbrances often associated with large multi-disciplinary practices, whilst the more junior members of the team thrive on the fast-paced environment and the variety of work they can get involved with.

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Techscheme
• Payment of professional subscription
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Life Assurance

To find out more about what it’s like to work at PJA, please visit our website: Careers in Transport Planning, Design & Engineering - PJA

How to Apply

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a covering letter to recruit@pja.co.uk. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

Interviews are likely to be w/c 26th June 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• AAT qualification (required)

Work Location: In person