Assistant Accountant Birmingham £33,000 - £36,000 Company Profile A long-established, independent SME with over 35 years of industry experience, providing reliable, end-to-end solutions to a wide range of clients, renowned for their hands-on approach, flexibility, and outstanding customer service. This is a close-knit, people-focused business where employees are truly valued. The company offers a stable, supportive working environment with long-term prospects and the opportunity to make a real impact as the business continues to grow. What’s on offer? * 21 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays * Office Based, Full Time * Free Onsite Parking What will you do as an Assistant Accountant? * Assist with month-end close, including journals, accruals, and prepayments * Reconcile bank, credit card, and control accounts * Assist with management accounts and reporting packs * Support cash flow forecasting and budget monitoring * Oversee purchase and sales ledger processes where needed * Help improve internal financial controls and procedures * Manage a small finance team What do you need as an Assistant Accountant? * AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (support may be offered) * Solid knowledge of accounting principles and transactional finance * Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, basic reporting) * Proactive, hands-on, and adaptable — SME mindset essential! Job ID: 9823