Assistant Accountant

Location
Solihull, UK
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
09 Oct 2019
Closes
19 Oct 2019
Ref
1291688896
A rarely available Assistant Accountant role has just become available at a leading business based in Solihull. Reporting directly into the Finance Manager, this role offers outstanding career progression and is an ideal move if you are wanted to step into a leading business.

A rarely available Assistant Accountant role has just become available at a leading business based in Solihull. Reporting directly into the Finance Manager, this role offers outstanding career progression and is an ideal move if you are wanted to step into a leading business.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant:

Based in Solihull, you will provide support to Finance Business Partners, Management Accounts team and the business to deliver accurate and timely information.

* Consolidate information in a timely and accurate manner
* Preparation of detailed monthly files and reconciliations
* Generation of sales invoices and credit notes
* Support in the resolution of business queries
* Support debt management
* Support closing monthly accounts ensuring sales and costs are accurately and appropriately recognised
* Understand variances to budget and forecasts
* Continually review and improve processes to ensure an efficient approach
* Preparation of key business reporting - month end reports, client reports, budgets, cash analysis
* Liaise with clients to resolve any queries and build relationships
* Preparation of regular business reports
* Understand key drivers of the business and support in driving business performance
* Support the budgeting and forecasting process
* You will ensure the health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processes

As the Assistant Accountant you will/have:

* Part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA
* Industry experienced gained within a fast-paced organisation
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically
* Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external parties Advanced Excel Skills (lookups, pivot tables)
* Able to use initiative and innovative thinker
* Good Stakeholders management skills
* Experience of coaching and mentoring junior team members
* Experience of partnering with Operations and Finance Teams
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Assistant Accountant position. Apply today via or call me on to find out more.