Full job descriptionAssistant AccountantLocation: Solihull
Salary: £35,000 + Benefits
Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office-Based
A well-established and growing multi-site organisation is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you’ll gain exposure to management accounting, business partnering, budgeting, financial analysis, and ongoing finance transformation projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a dynamic business that is investing heavily in systems, processes, and the future development of its finance function. The organisation is currently undergoing significant growth and has recently implemented a new ERP system as part of a wider modernisation programme.
The RoleAs Assistant Accountant, you will support the production of accurate financial information while working closely with both finance and operational teams across the business. You will play a key role in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities*Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
*Take ownership of selected profit and loss accounts, preparing analysis and commentary on monthly performance.
*Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly.
*Complete bank reconciliations and assist with maintaining strong financial controls across the finance function.
*Review accounts receivable and payable balances, identifying issues, trends and opportunities for improvement.
*Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting processes.
*Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across multiple business areas.
*Produce financial analysis and performance reporting to support management decision-making.
*Develop and maintain KPI reporting, dashboards and management information packs.
*Monitor business performance against budgets and agreed KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities.
*Analyse operational and financial data to provide meaningful commercial insight.
*Work closely with operational managers across multiple sites to provide financial support and insight.
*Assist stakeholders in understanding financial performance and identifying areas for operational improvement.
*Support the production and presentation of key financial reports to non-finance stakeholders.
*Contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives and ERP system development projects.
*Help identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and enhance reporting capabilities.
*Explore the use of automation, AI and technology solutions to improve efficiency within the finance function.
*Support continuous improvement projects aimed at creating a best-in-class finance operation.
About YouWe’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is seeking a role that offers genuine development opportunities.
You will ideally possess:
*Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance position.
*Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large data sets.
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across a business.
*The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently when required.
*ACCA or CIMA part-qualified status, or active studies towards a professional accounting qualification.
*Experience within a multi-site environment would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer?*Opportunity to join a growing and evolving business.
*Exposure to management accounts, analysis, budgeting and business partnering.
*Involvement in finance transformation and ERP implementation projects.
*Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
*Competitive benefits package including enhanced holiday allowance, on-site parking and additional employee perks
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