Assistant Accountant Location: Walsall Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Working: Hybrid working Contract: Permanent, Full time Overview Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to expand their accounting experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. The role offers a varied workload, exposure to all areas of finance, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the business. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key part in supporting the production of monthly management accounts, improving reporting processes, and maintaining accurate financial records. You'll be involved in everything from payroll checking and month-end journals to developing new systems and supporting wider business functions. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts Posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation Processing and reconciling petty cash and maintaining fixed asset registers Overseeing monthly payroll checks for approximately 250 staff using Sage 50 Payroll Preparing KPI and variance reports for divisional review Supporting the purchase and sales ledger functions Producing ad hoc financial reports as required Supporting process improvements and efficiency's across the finance department Skills & Requirements: Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent Ideally - strong working knowledge of Xero and Sage 50 Payroll Proficient in Microsoft Excel Analytical with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills A proactive team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment Benefits & Package: Competitive salary Private health plan Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Additional leave with service milestones Learning and development opportunities Employee recognition and reward schemes To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.