Job Description

A really exciting job opportunity has become available in a up and coming legal business just outside of the Solihull area. This role will be supporting the finance manager with a range of tasks, but mostly it is preparing for month end tasks, such as closing off ledgers and completing a range of reconciliations. The preparation work that will go into month end will require the successful candidate to ensure that all finance queries are resolved and all transactional tasks are complete.

This is a 12 month FTC role due to a project taking the current Assistant Accountant away, however if the growth plans for this business fall in place nicely, it is hoped that this role will open up due to the current Assistant Accountant permanently taking on the project role.

Key responsibilities:

Updating and reconciling financial ledgers

Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets for the company

Preparing financial documents such as purchase orders and bank statements

Verifying company expenses, bank deposits and bank payments

Reporting discrepancies, mistakes or potential fraud to senior management

Complying with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies

Keeping their personal accounting qualifications up to date

Researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely fashion

Assisting with a range of transactional tasksCandidate Attributes and Skills:

Have previously worked within an accounts assistant role where you are confident with a range of transactional tasks

Have a relevant finance qualification such as AAT or a university degree, or be studying towards it

Be immediately available, or on a short noticeBenefits:

Short week - this business work 35 hour weeks.

Hybrid working, this business only have one essential office day, the other days are optional.

Have the opportunity to grow your experience and expand on your skill set

Although this is a contract role, it is very likely that this role will change into a permanent position.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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