Are you an ambitious Assistant Accountant ready to take the next step in your career? Keen to build on your financial accounting experience in a role where your work makes a real impact? Looking for a development opportunity with full study support and progression opportunities? Then this could be the perfect next move for you!

Robertson Bell is excited to be working with a prominent central government body to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a supportive role within the financial accounting team, supporting the delivery of year-end process, tax compliance and continuous process improvement.

In this role, you will:

Support the production of the statutory accounts, including the provision of consolidation accounts.
Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records, including preparation of reconciliations and key journal entries.
Monitor and review the effectiveness of key financial controls, including those operated by outsourced providers.
Prepare VAT and Construction Industry Scheme returns, ensuring compliance with all deadlines.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing clear, well-evidenced support and responding to requests in a timely manner.
Identify and champion opportunities to streamline reporting and drive continuous improvement across the function.
Build collaborative relationships across Finance and the wider organisation to ensure financial information remains accurate, timely, and relevant through ongoing change.

This is a hybrid role offering flexible working and requires you to travel into Birmingham once a week. You will benefit from a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development in a forward-thinking environment committed to sustainability, inclusivity and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile organisation committed to improving services across the sector.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience in financial accounting, reporting and involvement in audit.
Possess a strong understanding of VAT and experience preparing tax returns.
Demonstrate high attention to detail and the ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of financial data.
Be a proactive learner with a continuous improvement mindset.
Have experience using ERP systems and be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now to avoid missing out!