Assistant Financial Accountant

Redwood Search is delighted to be working on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Droitwich, to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their central support team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a finance department that prides itself on staff development, offering a generous benefits package including flexible/hybrid working options, study support, free parking, and access to local leisure facilities.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team of five, supporting the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Accountants with various financial tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with financial reporting requirements as outlined in contracts with external partners (e.g., local authorities or trust partners).
Raising and processing contractual invoices such as management fees, rent, and income shares.
Supporting the preparation of financial reports for board directors and external stakeholders.
Assisting with year-end statutory accounts and audit processes.
Contributing to the preparation of company tax returns.
Completing balance sheet reconciliations.
Helping maintain the integrity of financial results.
Undertaking any other tasks as required by the company.

The Person

The ideal candidate will:

Be studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or have equivalent experience.
Have experience with management accounts (desirable but not essential).
Possess strong spreadsheet skills.
Be meticulous, organised, and able to manage time effectively.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle substantial amounts of information.
Work well both independently and as part of a team.
Have strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

What Our Client Offers

Access to an employee discount portal, offering savings on travel, shopping, leisure activities, and more.
Use of a local gym as part of a corporate membership.
Pension scheme.
Company sick pay.
Career progression opportunities.
Ongoing training and development.

This role offers a fantastic chance for an individual looking to grow their career in finance with an organisation that invests in its employees' professional development.

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