Assistant Accountant

As an Assistant Accountant in Wolverhampton, you''ll play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance team within the Not For Profit sector. From managing financial records to assisting with reports, your work will help ensure the organisation''s financial operations run smoothly.

Client Details

A Not For Profit organisation based in Wolverhampton.

Description

• Prepare and post journals accurately and in line with accounting policies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Prepare and review accruals and prepayments.
• Support variance analysis and investigate financial movements.
• Analyse large volumes of financial data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
• Produce reports and supporting schedules for accountants and finance business partners.
• Conduct fact-finding exercises, reviewing invoices and supporting documentation to resolve queries.
• Support fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure tracking where required.
• Ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate evidence.
• Assist with audit requests and provide information to internal and external auditors.
• Work closely with colleagues across finance and operational departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system changes across the finance function.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Good understanding of:
• Double-entry bookkeeping
• Debits and credits
• Accruals and prepayments
• Basic accounting principles
• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar role.
• Experience posting journals and completing reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills.
• Ability to work with large data sets and high-volume financial information.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

The Assistant Accountant will be offered;

• Hybrid working model with typically two office days per week.
• Flexible working hours (typically 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• 37.5-hour working week.
• On-site parking available.
• Structured induction and training programme.
• Cross-department shadowing opportunities.
• Career development and progression within finance.
• Wellbeing and mental health support initiatives.
• Inclusive and supportive working environment.

If you''re interested in this role, apply now.

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