Assistant Accountant (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Birmingham | Up to £32,000 | Hybrid Working Available

NeneBrook Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing construction business based in Birmingham in the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a friendly and supportive finance team within a fast-paced business, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals and prepayments
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Processing journals and maintaining the general ledger
• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures
• VAT returns and statutory reporting support
• Providing financial analysis and reporting to management
• Supporting transactional finance when required

About You

• Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant or similar accounting role
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience within construction, engineering or project-based environments would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £32,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 12-month fixed-term contract with an established construction business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to gain valuable industry experience

If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for your next opportunity within a successful Birmingham-based construction business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact NeneBrook Recruitment for a confidential discussion.