Assistant Accountant

Job Title – Assistant Accountant Location – Warwickshire Pay - £30,000-£35,000 via hourly rate

Robert Walters are supporting a fast-growing business based in Warwickshire in the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a temp to perm basis. The role require is fully on site and is paying the perm equivalent £30,000 - £35,000 per annum via hourly rate.

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed month-end expense variance reviews and analysis, liaising with budget holders to explain variances and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead departmental improvement activities by initiating projects, identifying needs, and resolving issues collaboratively within the finance function.
• Manage credit control processes and produce comprehensive weekly cycle reports to maintain healthy cash flow and minimise outstanding debts.
• Review costs thoroughly and prepare or post appropriate accruals, prepayments, and correcting journals to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss accounts with attention to detail, supporting management in understanding business performance.
• Work closely with both local finance teams and group consolidation teams to resolve issues efficiently and ensure consistency across reporting standards.
• Input, process, and output financial data accurately using Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central as well as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Create, maintain, and review balance sheet reconciliations regularly to ensure all accounts are up-to-date and discrepancies are addressed promptly.
• Produce weekly cashflow forecasts for rolling three-month periods to support effective financial planning across the business.
• Prepare bank reconciliations meticulously, analyse reconciling items, propose corrections to the general ledger as necessary, and respond swiftly to ad hoc requests from management.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated understanding of core accounting principles gained through relevant coursework or prior related experience within an accounting or finance setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central as well as strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook for daily financial processing tasks.
• Experience performing month-end expense variance reviews with the ability to communicate findings clearly when liaising with budget holders.
• Capability to lead or participate actively in departmental improvement activities by initiating projects or identifying areas for enhancement.
• Solid background in credit control procedures including producing regular reports on outstanding balances and payment cycles.
• Ability to review costs comprehensively while preparing or posting accruals, prepayments, and correcting journals accurately.
• Track record of preparing monthly profit & loss accounts along with supporting documentation for management review.
• Familiarity with creating, maintaining, and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis for accuracy assurance.
• Competence in preparing weekly cashflow forecasts over rolling three-month periods for effective financial planning purposes.
• Currently studying towards a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA; holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is highly desirable.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates