Assistant Financial Accountant
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (38.75 hours per week)
Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
(Hybrid, 3 days office, 2 from home + some intermittent site travel)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Dignity Funerals is the UK's leading provider of funeral services, dedicated to offering families exceptional care and support during one of the most challenging times in their lives. We are a trusted name in the industry, offering a range of services from traditional funerals to pre-arranged funeral plans. Our goal is to provide compassionate, professional, and personal services that cater to the unique needs of every family we serve.
We are currently seeking a diligent and proactive Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in financial accounting while contributing to the smooth financial operations of our business.
The RoleAs an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will support the finance team in a variety of accounting tasks, assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, reconciliations, and tax computations. You will play an integral part in ensuring that all financial reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.
This is an ideal role for an individual who thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment and is looking to further develop their skills in financial accounting.
Let’s take a closer look at role responsibilities:
Prepare monthly management accounts for smaller company accounts.
Calculate month-end accruals and provisions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, clear reconciling items, and critically challenge the basis of calculation to ensure accuracy.
Assist in the preparation of the quarterly reconciliation file.
Provide weekly and daily cash reporting.
Assist in the preparation of corporation tax computations and statutory accounts for multiple subsidiary entities.
Complete ONS surveys and ensure all required documentation and compliance tasks are met.
Support the financial reporting team with routine tasks such as VAT return schedules, investor report reconciliations, and consolidation entries for post-takeover accounting.
Assist with the external audit process by preparing schedules and reconciling any discrepancies.
Must haves we’re looking for in experience for this role:
Previous experience in financial accounting or a related role, ideally within a corporate or group structure.
Part-qualified with ATT or working towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualifications is desirable.
Proficiency in accounting systems (Oracle or similar).
Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and month-end close processes.
Intermediate Excel experience with an understanding of PivotTables, CountIFs, VlookUps etc.
Experience with VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and statutory accounts preparation is advantageous.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all financial reporting tasks.
Proactive and organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible in their approach and happy to work in a hybrid model of 3 office days, 2 from home in our Birmingham Head Office.
What you get from us:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
BUPA Private Healthcare.
Pension Scheme.
X2 Life Assurance.
Access to our internal colleague development schemes.
Apply Today!
Join us in delivering meaningful and high-quality services while driving innovation and growth. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your CV and application detailing your experience and suitability for the role via the 'apply' button.
FCA StatementPlease note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit& Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementOur Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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