Assistant Revenue Accountant

Assistant Revenue Accountant

• Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Birmingham Business Park

Job Purpose

As an Assistant Revenue Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and revenue recognition. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid finance background and advanced Excel skills. Your work will support our Logistics Finance team, contributing to the financial accuracy and integrity of BCA's billing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Invoicing & Revenue Recognition: Prepare accurate sales invoices for BCA Logistics' customers, tailored to individual requirements using advanced Excel functions and in-house systems.
• Customer Account Management: Address queries, resolve billing discrepancies, and proactively communicate with customers to ensure timely payment.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Use Excel to perform detailed reconciliations, supporting month-end revenue tasks, including accruals and revenue analysis.
• Collaboration with Credit Control: Work closely with the Credit Control team to resolve outstanding issues, ensuring alignment on financial data and customer accounts.
• Support for Financial Reporting: Assist in VAT returns, audits, and other month-end tasks, working alongside the Revenue and Financial Accountant.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate customer account and rate information within internal systems, supporting the Sales Ledger function.
• Ad Hoc Financial Tasks: Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the Logistics Finance team and adapt to evolving business requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

Required

• Advanced Excel Proficiency: Expertise in advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulae, and data analysis, to manage large data sets and provide insights.
• Finance Experience: Experience in a finance or accounting role, with a focus on invoicing, reconciliation, or similar processes.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and perform precise financial analysis.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with customers and internal teams.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Comfortable working under pressure in a dynamic environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred

• Experience with Sales Ledger or Purchase Ledger functions.
• Familiarity with VAT processes, audits, or revenue recognition tasks.

Why Join BCA Logistics?

At BCA Logistics, you'll be part of a high-performing team that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers ample opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment that recognises the critical role finance professionals play in our success.

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