Assistant Accountant

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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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