Public Sector Assistant Accountant – Month-End (Hybrid)

Confidential; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an Assistant Accountant (Financial Accounts) in Birmingham for a fixed-term contract until December 2027. The role combines financial accounting, month-end, reconciliations and audit support within a public sector context.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables), experience with balance sheet accounting, and an AAT or equivalent qualification. Hybrid working includes one office day per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial accounting with month-end focus
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and numeric accuracy
• Experience in balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Public sector exposure or experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting processes: journals, prepayments, close activities
• Perform balance sheet, control account, AP/AR reconciliations
• Maintain fixed assets and lease records; ensure accuracy
• Assist with VAT, tax, statutory returns and audits
• Prepare information for financial statements and audits
• Liaise with internal/external auditors for queries
• Support AP/AR and employee expenses processes
• Assist with finance system maintenance and process improvements
• Support wider government accounting requirements

Skills

Excel

Communication

Financial accounting

Month-end processes

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

ERP/Finance system

Oracle

Job description

Sellick Partnership is seeking an Assistant Accountant (Financial Accounts) in Birmingham for a fixed-term contract until December 2027. The role combines financial accounting, month-end, reconciliations and audit support within a public sector context.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables), experience with balance sheet accounting, and an AAT or equivalent qualification. Hybrid working includes one office day per week.