Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant – 6 Month Contract 📍 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 Role

We 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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