Outsourced Finance Associate

Ballards LLP are an award-winning firm of chartered accountants, with offices in Worcester, Droitwich, and Birmingham. With a modern approach to accountancy and a passion for providing excellent client service, Ballards LLP provides a wide range of accountancy services across a variety of sectors. 

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Outsourced Finance Associate to join our growing Outsourced Accounts team. In this role, you will assist in managing the day-to-day accounting and finance needs for a variety of clients, helping to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

About the role:

• Accurate weekly/monthly data entry to support real-time accounting


• Supporting the preparation of management accounts


• Balancing and maintaining ledgers with precision


• Processing monthly financial data in a timely and organised manner


• Collaborating with other departments to deliver seamless service


• Investigating and following up on client information in line with Service Level Agreements


• Identifying and escalating any discrepancies or anomalies in financial data


• Maintaining consistent communication with clients to meet record-keeping deadlines


• Ensuring all software entries are accurate and well-documented


• Attending college regularly and engaging fully with your study programme

About you:

You’ll be an enthusiastic and committed individual who is keen to continue to develop a career in accountancy. You should have a strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has achieved AAT Level 2 or 3
  


• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  


• Communicates clearly and professionally, both with colleagues and clients


• Is able to work both independently and as part of a team


• Can manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively


• Is committed to personal development and exam success through regular college attendance, whilst continuing to study for their AAT qualification and beyond 
  
  

About the rewards:

•          Hybrid and flexible working


•          25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays


•          Career progression


•          Electric Car scheme


•          Cycle to Work Scheme


•          Life Assurance


•          Group Personal Pension Plan


•          Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme


•          Enhanced Family Pay – maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave


•          Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support