Assistant Accountant

4804190
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    £32,000- £35,000

Assistant Accountant. Hybrid working (3 days office per week). Permanent. Quinton, Birmingham. £32-£35k.

Your new company

We are currently working with a well-established and growing organisation based in Quinton, Birmingham, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or experienced Assistant Accountant to gain broad exposure across month-end and management accounting, working closely with senior members of the finance team.

Your new role

  • Preparation and posting of journals, including accruals and prepayments
  • Supporting the month-end close process
  • Performing balance sheet and control account reconciliations
  • Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting and variance analysis
  • Supporting cash flow reporting and forecasting activities
  • Assisting with budgeting processes and annual planning
  • Preparing audit schedules and supporting external audit requirements
  • Working cross-functionally to resolve queries and improve financial processes

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
  • Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals and reconciliations
  • Exposure to management accounts or financial reporting
  • Studying towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA (desirable but not essential)
  • Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills
  • Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

What you'll get in return

  • Salary of £32,000 – £35,000
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 from home
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • A supportive environment with clear progression opportunities into Management Accounting

What you need to do now


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