Assistant Accountant

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub

Assistant Accountant

Location: Outskirts of Warwick
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a successful multi-company organisation based on the outskirts of Warwick. Operating across a diverse range of business sectors, this is a varied and hands-on role offering significant responsibility and exposure to multiple business operations.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function across the group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts

  • Completion and submission of VAT returns

  • Supporting the CFO with financial reporting and analysis

  • Processing and maintaining accurate financial records

  • Managing file uploads and data imports

  • Producing mail merges and business correspondence

  • Assisting with finance administration across multiple companies

  • Liaising with internal stakeholders and external advisors as required

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum AAT Level 4 qualification (preferred)

  • At least 5 years' experience preparing management accounts (preferred)

  • Strong understanding of VAT processes and returns

  • Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Experience with file uploads, data management and mail merges

  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Experience working with a variety of accounting software packages would be a distinct advantage

  • Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) submissions would be beneficial

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive individual who can think independently and take ownership of their responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment and capable of handling a broad range of accounting duties across multiple businesses.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per year

  • Company pension scheme

  • On-site parking

  • Stable, permanent position within a growing organisation

  • Diverse and interesting workload across multiple sectors

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
(1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Location

The office is conveniently located on the outskirts of Warwick, with easy access from the M40 and A46. This is a full-time, office-based position.

If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a varied role with responsibility and career stability, we would love to hear from you.

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