Overview
An established organisation in the retail sector have recently approached Mitchell Adam for assistance with their search for a talented Assistant Accountant to join their team in Birmingham. The organisation has seen some a fantastic period of growth in the last decade and are looking to continue the development of their finance team. As an Assistant Accountant, you will be included in discussions and duties at month end and you will gain some exposure to senior responsibilities during your time at this organisation. There is a brilliant progression culture within this organisation, with the business always looking to help promote within, they provide a lucrative study support package which can act as a crucial foundation for those aspiring chartered accountants. Their offices are accessible via car and public transport due to their free on-site car park and close proximity to transport hubs.
As an Assistant Accountant, you will see yourself develop to become an integral part of the finance function. Your pathway for progression will become clear, as in your role you will gain exposure to senior responsibilities. You will gain some significant exposure when working side by side with senior management, who will always look for ways to help you gain hands on experience. Initially your duties will involve posting journals and completing reconciliations. This will lead to working on the P&L, and completing complex and comprehensive variance analysis. The organisation boasts a terrific social culture, due to the nature of the industry there are many social events such as evening trips into the city and work events which aim to boost the impressive cohesion of the team. The organisation care deeply about their staff, which is why they provide a strong benefits package which includes a strong pension contribution, private GP appointments and the option to work in a flexible hybrid style.
Skills Required
- To be currently studying your ACCA or CIMA qualification, or to already have a strong level of existing experience working as an Assistant Accountant.
- To have experience posting journals such as accruals or prepayments, and to have experience completing reconciliations on the balance sheet and bank.
- This is a position where you will have the opportunity to progress, however this requires an ability to be outgoing and confident, as you will be working closely with senior management.
- As the role has a brilliant pathway for progression, it is important that you have a sense of ambition as this will be needed to achieve your goals.
You Will Receive
- The opportunity to work for an established organisation that will take steps to help you achieve your aspirations.
- A benefits package that includes a study support package that would be hard to match elsewhere alongside the option to work in a flexible hybrid style.
- The chance to work for a business with a fantastic culture, one that will see you be welcomed into the talented and social team.
- The ability to work side by side with senior management, gaining exposure and helping you achieve your desired development.
Summary
An established organisation in Birmingham is looking to bring on a talented Assistant Accountant into their social finance function. The organisation provides study support and the option to work in a hybrid style and are looking for an individual with some pre-existing experience in posting journals and completing reconciliations.