Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid Working | £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Want to move beyond the numbers and become a true commercial finance business partner?

We're recruiting an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a growing and commercially focused finance team in Birmingham city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders, influencing business decisions and adding genuine value beyond the month-end process.

The role offers exposure across finance, operations and commercial decision-making, making it an ideal next step for somebody looking to develop towards a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst or Finance Manager position.

The Opportunity

You'll work closely with senior finance leaders and operational teams, helping to turn financial data into meaningful business insight. This role goes beyond producing reports; you'll be helping stakeholders understand performance, identify opportunities, challenge assumptions and make informed commercial decisions.

Alongside the day-to-day finance responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in projects, process improvements, systems enhancements and wider business initiatives, giving you excellent exposure and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
 
Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Partner with operational and non-finance stakeholders across the business
Provide meaningful financial insight and commentary to support decision-making
Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial performance
Support balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
Analyse business performance, highlighting risks and opportunities
Assist with project work, process improvements and systems enhancements
Build strong relationships across the business and become a trusted finance contact
Help drive continuous improvements within finance processes and reporting  About You
 
Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT, or qualified by experience
Strong accounting, reconciliation and reporting experience
Confident Excel user with strong analytical skills
Commercially minded with a genuine interest in business performance
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
Proactive, inquisitive and keen to add value
Looking for a role that offers long-term development and progression  What's on Offer?
 
£35,000 - £40,000 salary
Hybrid working
Birmingham city centre location
Clear progression opportunities
Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making
Involvement in finance projects and process improvements
A highly visible role with genuine business partnering responsibility  If you're looking for a role where you can develop your commercial acumen, partner with the wider business and build a career beyond traditional accounting, we'd love to hear from you