Assistant Financial Accountant x 2
Assistant Financial Accountant
West Midlands | Hybrid working | Competitive salary and excellent benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Assistant Financial Accountants to join a well-established public sector organisation, supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, technical accounting and statutory returns. Sitting within a corporate finance team, these roles offer the chance to play a key part in the production of the statement of accounts and audit process, with opportunities to specialise in either VAT or capital accounting.
Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance function, you will gain exposure to a wide range of technical accounting areas while contributing to continuous improvement and strong financial governance.
What you’ll do
- Support the delivery of the annual statement of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory deadlines
- Lead on technical and capital accounting entries, applying relevant regulations and best practice
- Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to provide clear financial advice and insight
- Act as a key contact for internal and external audit, resolving queries efficiently
- Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining strong financial controls
- Develop financial models and support statutory returns, including VAT submissions
- Support and mentor junior team members within the finance function
- For the VAT-focused role, prepare and review VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies
- For the capital-focused role, maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate classification and depreciation
What you’ll need
- AAT Level 4 or part-qualified with a recognised accounting body
- Experience working within a finance environment, ideally within the public sector
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to apply this in practice
- Experience using financial systems such as Oracle and advanced Excel skills
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- Exposure to VAT and or capital accounting would be advantageous
You will benefit from a flexible hybrid working pattern, generous annual leave entitlement, and the opportunity to develop specialist technical expertise within a supportive and progressive finance team.
About the company
This organisation is a large and diverse public sector body based in the West Midlands, serving a broad and vibrant community. With excellent transport links and a strong focus on community impact, it offers a rewarding environment where finance plays a key role in supporting essential services and long-term strategic objectives.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, to avoid disappointment apply today!
