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.
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