Assistant Accountant

Are you a driven finance professional and skilled in a range of accounting areas? Can you provide confident support to your team and excited to grow your knowledge? Are you a competent Excel user with an analytical mindset?

We are excited to be supporting a dynamic and rapidly growing company based in Birmingham. They are dedicated to providing unparalleled service to their clients and pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and innovation. We are supporting with the search for a driven and skilled Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognised. This role offers exposure to diverse financial operations and provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development.

This opportunity comes with an annual salary of up to £35,000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage payroll processing for up to 500 weekly employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, including employee details, hours worked, and deductions, and reconcile payroll reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Process Accounts Payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to payment terms and internal controls.
• Support with Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing and reconciliation of customer accounts to ensure timely receipt of payments.
• Assist in the preparation of Management Accounts, P&L statements, and other financial reports, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering relevant data and performing variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial reports ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Candidate Skills and Attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Excel user.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits Include:

• Annual salary up to £35,000.
• Flexible hours.
• Study support.
• Free onsite parking.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

If you are looking to join an established business and make a real impact on their future success and growth, apply with your CV.

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