Assistant Financial Accountant

Redwood Search is delighted to be working on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Droitwich, to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their central support team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a finance department that prides itself on staff development, offering a generous benefits package including flexible/hybrid working options, study support, free parking, and access to local leisure facilities.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team of five, supporting the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Accountants with various financial tasks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with financial reporting requirements as outlined in contracts with external partners (e.g., local authorities or trust partners).
• Raising and processing contractual invoices such as management fees, rent, and income shares.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports for board directors and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with year-end statutory accounts and audit processes.
• Contributing to the preparation of company tax returns.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Helping maintain the integrity of financial results.
• Undertaking any other tasks as required by the company.

The Person

The ideal candidate will:

• Be studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or have equivalent experience.
• Have experience with management accounts (desirable but not essential).
• Possess strong spreadsheet skills.
• Be meticulous, organised, and able to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle substantial amounts of information.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

What Our Client Offers

• Access to an employee discount portal, offering savings on travel, shopping, leisure activities, and more.
• Use of a local gym as part of a corporate membership.
• Pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.

This role offers a fantastic chance for an individual looking to grow their career in finance with an organisation that invests in its employees' professional development.