Job Description

Assistant Accountant

7 months maternity cover with the possibility of extension

Salary dependent upon experience

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the Finance Manager/Director for the accounts of a number of diverse companies.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a friendly environment, is comfortable collaborating as part of a team, and is also confident working independently to produce high-quality work.

Main duties

Maintain an accurate aged debtor's ledger over all companies. Keep on top of chasing debt for the Birmingham site and dealing with solicitors on aged debt where appropriate. Raising monthly and quarterly rental invoices across several sites and processing accurate direct debits for rental collection. Conduct weekly reconciliations of multiple bank accounts. Conduct quarterly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. Authorising payment runs and making sure expenditure is approved via the correct channels. Managing accurate service charge accounts and quarterly invoices to tenants. Reconciling multiple intercompany accounts quarterly. Provide information to the Finance Director/Business Owner as instructed. Preparing month end figures for review with analysis of discrepancies (including accruals, prepayments, prepaid income, depreciation) Assisting the Finance Director in year-end accounts preparation

Personal Attributes

High level of attention to detail
Clear, friendly and confident communicator (both written and verbal)
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Able to adapt to different communication and work styles

Experience and Skills Sought

Previous experience of Xero software
Confident working with intercompany balances and relevant journal postings
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Have practical competency in management accounts
Previous experience of working in a similar role
Microsoft Office - Word Basic and Excel - Intermediate

Qualifications

AAT finalist or studying ACCA/CIMA

Hours

37.5 hours per week.
9am - 5pm with 30 minutes lunch

Benefits

Relaxed and supportive office environment in Digbeth
20 days holiday with option to buy 5 additional days'
Dog-friendly office

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: 28,000.00-32,500.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/08/2025