Assistant Accountant

Get Recruited Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SME tech company is seeking an Assistant Accountant / Transactional Finance Manager to manage their finance functions and collaborate with the CEO. This remote role is suitable for a proactive individual with hands-on experience in finance and a keen interest in using AI and automation to optimize processes. The company offers a competitive salary and great benefits, while requiring travel a few times each month.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in small business finance roles required.
• Current involvement in transactional finance tasks essential.
• Tech-savvy mindset with a curiosity for automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance function, focusing on AP, AR, and reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts and financial insight for the CEO.
• Oversee payroll and prepare quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Cashflow management

VAT

Monthly reporting

Proficient in Xero

Proficient in MS Excel

Interest in AI and automation

Education

Degree or professional finance qualification

Job description

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ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE MANAGER)

SALARY: £35,000 to £45,000 + Great Benefits

LOCATION: Remote Based (must be located to the East / South of Birmingham)

TRAVEL: This role will require travel approximately 3 times per month

THE COMPANY:

We’re exclusively partnering with a fast-growing SME tech business that develops innovative solutions using emerging AI technologies for forward-thinking organisations.

As part of their continued growth, the company is looking for an ambitious Finance Manager… ideally someone currently working at Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, or Management Accountant level who’s ready to take a bold step into a hands-on, standalone role.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day finance function, with approximately 75% of your time focused on transactional activities (AP, AR, bank reconciliation, and credit control). The remaining 25% will involve working closely with the CEO to deliver management accounts, reporting, and financial insight.

This role calls for a tech-savvy, curious individual who’s eager to explore automation and AI to streamline and enhance transactional finance processes.

THE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT / TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

* Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with other Directors, you'll operate as the sole finance professional managing the full end-to-end finance function. Responsibilities include:
* Raising sales invoices, resolving queries, and managing Direct Debit collections
* Processing purchase invoices, securing approval, and making timely payments
* Performing daily bank reconciliations
* Uploading and organising all finance documentation
* Chasing pre-due and overdue invoices
* Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns to HMRC
* Overseeing payroll in coordination with external providers
* Managing pension contributions and monthly uploads
* Executing daily/weekly/monthly payment runs
* Handling staff expense claims from approval to payment
* Supporting the wider team with financial reporting and commercial queries
* Assisting with accounting journals and month-end processes, including management accounts pack
* Reviewing processes and utilising Ai and Automation to create efficiency
* Collaborating with the CEO on financial analysis related to acquisitions

THE PERSON:

* Experience in a small business environment where the individual has been hands on in a role such as; Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Manager.
* Must be currently still hands-on with transactional finance tasks
* Strong skills in cashflow management, VAT, and monthly reporting
* Proficient in Xero and MS Excel
* Curious and tech-savvy mindset with an interest in AI and automation
* A degree or professional finance qualification would be advantageous

TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV via the advert for immediate consideration for this Assistant Accountant / Finance Manager opportunity.

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