The role is based in Birmingham and will be based in the office, 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 3:30pm on Friday.
Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant:
Day to day responsibility for:
- Office & IT equipment
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Credit Control & monitoring insurance cover
- Payroll
- Banking
- VAT & PAYE
- Production of Monthly Management Accounts to review stage
- Reporting to Financial Controller & Directors
- 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
- BSc/BA or similar in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 1-2 years similar position
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, methodical with meticulous attention to detail
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software
- Strong IT & numeracy skills
- Business acumen & management skills
- An ability to prioritise & delegate workload & to stay calm under pressure
- The ability to interpret statistical data & communicate it concisely
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting
- Keen eye for detail