Hybrid Accounts Assistant – Public Sector Finance

Ofwat; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Access to exclusive discounts

Volunteering days

Shared parental leave

Job summary

Ofwat is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its Finance Team in Birmingham. This role is pivotal in supporting financial operations and requires proven experience in accounting environments, particularly in accounts payable/receivable, together with strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial software like Oracle Fusion. The position offers a hybrid working model, excellent development opportunities, and benefits including generous annual leave and employer pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial accounting environment, particularly in accounts payable and receivable.
• Proficient in using Excel for data analysis and presentation.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support financial control and accounting functions.
• Assist in month-end journals and bank reconciliations.
• Manage finance mailbox and respond to queries.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Understanding of accounting principles

Proficiency in Excel

Familiarity with Oracle Fusion

Improving finance processes

Excellent communication skills

Education

Studying towards an accounting qualification

Job description

Ofwat is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its Finance Team in Birmingham. This role is pivotal in supporting financial operations and requires proven experience in accounting environments, particularly in accounts payable/receivable, together with strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial software like Oracle Fusion. The position offers a hybrid working model, excellent development opportunities, and benefits including generous annual leave and employer pension contributions.