Assistant Financial Accountant

SF Recruitment; Shirley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established service business is looking for an Interim Assistant Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based in Solihull and offers a supportive environment focused on team development. You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, handling accruals and prepayments, and ensuring accurate processing of invoices. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to financial reporting and reconciliation processes. If you are immediately available or can start with a one-week notice period, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of statutory accounts and corporate tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Calculate and post accruals and prepayments during month-end closing.
• Support monthly reporting and variance analysis for Group reporting.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Accruals and Prepayments

Profit and Loss Reconciliation

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

VAT Returns Preparation

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Job description

SF Recruitment is excited to partner with a dynamic service business based in Solihull, serving a global client base. This role offers numerous benefits and a supportive environment dedicated to team development.

We are seeking an Interim Assistant Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract at their Solihull office.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
2. Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
3. Review and reconcile key profit and loss nominal ledger accounts.
4. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end close.
5. Support monthly reporting, including variance analysis and commentary for Group reporting.
6. Ensure accurate processing of invoices and resolve queries related to outstanding invoices.
7. Discuss and assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns.
8. Provide knowledge around the preparation of statutory accounts and corporate tax returns.

This is an urgent vacancy. Applicants must be immediately available or available on a one-week notice period.