Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands (County)
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
About the Business
A great opportunity to join a well-established accountancy and business advisory firm based in Birmingham with hybrid working as an Assistant Management Accountant. The role sits within a supportive finance team and offers genuine exposure across the full finance function, from day-to-day transactional processing through to reporting, reconciliations, and wider group support.
Main Duties:
As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main duties include:
* Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Preparing weekly cash flow figures for submission to the wider group
* Producing WIP reporting for review by fee earners
* Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management information pack
* Managing supplier payments and customer receipts, including direct debit administration and payment allocation
* Completing bank reconciliations and posting cashbook entries
* Maintaining monthly balance sheet control account reconciliations
* Monitoring aged debt and producing reports to support review meetings
* Processing employee expenses in line with company policy, ensuring documentation is properly retained
* Supporting VAT return preparation for group submission and maintaining records in line with HMRC requirements
* Assisting with payroll administration, including checking data and liaising with relevant teams
* Providing wider support to the group finance team, including managing shared finance inboxes
Location / Office / Culture
The role is based in Birmingham, within a friendly and close-knit finance team. You’ll gain broad exposure across the finance function, working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, while developing your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or administrative role is desirable
* A good understanding of basic accounting principles, ledgers, and reconciliations
* Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Confidence using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
* Experience with Sage Intacct is advantageous
* The ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage multiple deadlines
* Clear, professional communication skills with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
* Discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information
* AAT qualified, or working towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or another relevant accounting qualification, is desirable
Why Join the Business
* Broad, hands-on exposure across the full finance function
* Support and encouragement towards a professional accounting qualification
* A friendly, close-knit, and team-focused finance department
* Genuine variety in day-to-day responsibilities
* The chance to build skills across reporting, reconciliations, and payroll support
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
Ref: BR76895