Assistant Accountant (Financial Accounts)

Role Title: Assistant Accountant (Financial Accounts) Type: Fixed-Term Contract until December 2027 Salary: Up to 38,486 per annum Hybrid: 1 day per week in the office Location: Birmingham This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a strong financial accounting background to join a well-established Finance function. The successful candidate will support a broad range of financial control and accounting activities, with particular emphasis on month-end processes, reconciliations, balance sheet accounting, financial reporting and audit. The role would suit someone who enjoys working across a varied finance function and has a genuine interest in working within the public sector. While forecasting experience is useful, the team are particularly keen to speak with candidates who have strong hands-on experience across financial accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial control. The responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will be:Supporting month-end accounting processes, including journals, prepayments and period close activities.Completing a range of balance sheet, control account, accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations.Supporting the maintenance of fixed asset and lease records, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.Assisting with VAT, tax, statutory and other financial returns.Supporting the preparation of financial statements and information required for audit.Working with internal and external auditors to ..... full job details .....