Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | Hybrid Working | Birmingham | up to £30k | Excellent Benefits

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days office-based)
Salary: up to £30k + Excellent Benefits Package
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you studying to be an accountant looking to take your next step in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Birmingham area who is looking for a motivated finance professional to join their commercial finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, with the flexibility of hybrid working and a benefits package that truly rewards your hard work.

The Role - Assistant Accountant

You'll be instrumental in supporting the commercial finance function, with responsibilities including:

• Produce insightful financial and performance reports to support the success of ongoing projects.
• Analyse contract profitability, track income and expenditure, highlight variances, and support financial forecasting.
• Provide accurate data and analysis to support senior management, auditors, and external parties.
• Prepare scheduled reports and respond to ad hoc requests for commercial and financial information.
• Manage the end-to-end commercial contract process, including onboarding new contracts and compliance. Work closely with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data, ensuring information is recorded accurately in the finance system.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely and accurate input.
• Work closely with the billing team to ensure invoices are raised accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor payment cycles and support the credit control process to ensure income is collected promptly.

What We're Looking For

• Actively working towards (ACCA / CIMA)
• Excellent Excel skills
• Previous experience in a finance position
• Detail-oriented, and able to manage your workload independently
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Why You'll Love It Here

• Hybrid working model
• Excellent benefits - pension, holidays, wellness initiatives and more
• Career progression - full study support and development opportunities
• Friendly, supportive culture in a well-established organisation

Ready to step into an assistant accountant role where your potential will be recognised and supported?
Apply now or get in touch with us to find out more - we'd love to tell you why this is a fantastic opportunity for the next stage in your finance career.

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