Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant required for our client, a leading Electrical Manufactuer. The Assistant Accountant will be required to support the Financial Management team, handle monthly closings, and prepare monthly management accounts.

You will be located in Birmingham and willing to work the following hours: Monday – Thursday 08.00-16.30, Friday 08.00-15.30

Assistant Accountant Remuneration

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Annual bonus
• Pension a 5%
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Full package discussed at interview stage

Day to day responsibility for:

• Accounts payable & receivable
• Credit Control & monitoring insurance cover
• Payroll
• Banking
• HMRC reporting: VAT & PAYE
• Production of Monthly Management Accounts to review stage
• Cashflow reports, budgets, costing reports & ad hoc reports for management
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Month-end and support year-end close process
• Preparation of Annual Reports for Audit and Group to review stage
• Dealing with annual audit queries 

Assistant Accountant Requirements

• BSc/BA or similar in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 1-2 years similar position
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software
• Strong IT & numeracy skills
• Business acumen & management skills
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting