Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Permanent Up to £35k + Option for Study Support

Are you looking for a varied and rounded finance position? We're recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team in Birmingham. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers the opportunity to become heavily involved in the production of month-end accounts while maintaining oversight of key finance operations.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, taking ownership of reconciliations and supporting the production of accurate management information. The Opportunity As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the month-end close process, ensuring the integrity of financial information and helping the finance team deliver accurate and timely reporting.

Key responsibilities include

Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation

Preparing accruals and prepayments

Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances

Reviewing financial postings and maintaining ledger accuracy

Supporting VAT returns and finance compliance requirements

Assisting with payroll administration and monthly payroll checks

Ensuring all month-end deadlines are achieved

Supporting audit preparation and financial control

Purchase ledger processing and supplier reconciliations

Sales ledger administration and customer account management

Bank reconciliations and cash management

Employee expenses and corporate card reconciliations

Purchase order administration and controls

Finance inbox management and query resolution

About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Officer position.

You will ideally possess

Experience supporting month-end processes - Accruals, Prepayments, Journal Entries

Strong reconciliation skills

Purchase ledger and sales ledger experience

Excellent attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

A proactive and organised approach

Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA

What's on Offer?

Genuine month-end accounting exposure

Mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller

Broad finance responsibilities across the full accounting cycle

Hybrid working arrangement

Supportive and collaborative culture

Opportunities for progression as the finance team continues to grow

If you're looking for a role that will develop your accounting skills beyond transactional finance and provide valuable month-end experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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