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?? Location: North Birmingham (Hybrid)?? Salary: £30,000 per annum?? Contract Type: Fixed-Term (6 Months)
Assistant Accountant - 6 Month Contract
?? Location: North Birmingham (Hybrid)?? Salary: £30,000 per annum?? Contract Type: Fixed-Term (6 Months)
About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Based in North Birmingham, this hybrid role offers a mix of remote and office-based working. The successful candidate will support the finance function with day-to-day accounting tasks and month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
- Support with accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
- Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate coding of transactions
- Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve queries
- Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analysis
- Contribute to process improvements and system updates
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
- AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Competitive salary
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic finance environment
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
