Assistant Accountant

Bridgemark Talent is working in partnership with an established SME business based in the Wednesbury area to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated finance professional looking to build on their existing experience within a varied, hands-on role.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will play an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining financial controls and contributing to the smooth running of the finance function.

The role would suit someone who is proactive, organised and keen to develop their technical accounting knowledge, with the opportunity to gain broader exposure across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist with purchase ledger and sales ledger activities where required.
• Process and reconcile bank transactions.
• Support cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure supporting documentation is up to date.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to resolve finance-related queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies within the finance function.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing their career in accountancy and has a good grounding in core finance processes.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role.
• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.