We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our clients team to support the Financial Management team in preparing monthly management accounts and various reconciliations, handling monthly Financial Closings and ensuring accuracy of financial statements.
The role is based in Birmingham and will be based in the office, 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am - 3:30pm on Friday.
Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant:
Day to day responsibility for:
- Office & IT equipment
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Credit Control & monitoring insurance cover
- Payroll
- Banking
HMRC reporting:
- VAT & PAYE
- Production of Monthly Management Accounts to review stage
- Reporting to Financial Controller & Directors
- Cashflow reports, budgets, costing reports & ad hoc reports for management
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
- Month-end and support year-end close process
- Preparation of Annual Reports for Audit and Group to review stage
- Dealing with annual audit queries
Experience required for the Accounts Assistant:
- BSc/BA or similar in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 1-2 years similar position
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, methodical with meticulous attention to detail
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software
- Strong IT & numeracy skills
- Business acumen & management skills
- An ability to prioritise & delegate workload & to stay calm under pressure
- The ability to interpret statistical data & communicate it concisely
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting
- Keen eye for detail
If you have the experience required for the Accounts Assistant, please apply online as directed attaching your CV.