Assistant Accountant Location: Walsall Salary: 32,000 - 38,000 Working: Hybrid working Contract: Permanent, Full time Overview Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to expand their accounting experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. The role offers a varied workload, exposure to all areas of finance, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the business.The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key part in supporting the production of monthly management accounts, improving reporting processes, and maintaining accurate financial records. You''ll be involved in everything from payroll checking and month-end journals to developing new systems and supporting wider business functions.Key Responsibilities:Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accountsPosting journals, accruals, prepayments, and depreciationProcessing and reconciling petty cash and maintaining fixed asset registersOverseeing monthly payroll checks for approximately 250 staff using Sage 50 PayrollPreparing KPI and variance reports for divisional reviewSupporting the purchase and sales ledger functionsProducing ad hoc financial reports as requiredSupporting process improvements and efficiency''s across the finance departmentSkills and Requirements:Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalentIdeally - strong working knowledge of Xero a