Assistant Accountant

This role requires a diligent Assistant Accountant with a strong skill set in accounting and finance.

Client Details

Our client is a respected entity within the public sector. They operate in the West Midlands region and have a significant influence on public transportation and regional development. With a team size exceeding 500 employees, they are known for their commitment to community development and sustainable practices.

Description

• Administer ticketing income and expenditure accurately, maintaining full audit trails. Ensure that all ticketing transactions are accounted for correctly, income due is recovered and all operator payments are made using the most relevant allocations.
• Assist the Ticketing team in ensuring that future developments in ticketing are accounted for correctly and efficiently to facilitate accurate distribution of income to operators.
• Ensure that all income and expenditure holding accounts are monitored to agreed standards, ensuring that transactions are fully supported and auditable, that holding accounts are reviewed to agreed timescales and that any issues are flagged to the relevant member of the Finance team.
• Provide ticketing support to the Swift Delivery Team, Ticketing Delivery Team and other areas within Finance and manage relationships with these stakeholders to ensure that any issues with payments or income collection are resolved quickly.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong analytical abilities
• Proficiency in financial software applications
• Excellent numerical and problem-solving skills
• A strong understanding of financial regulations and standards
• Clear and effective communication skills

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging between £33,000 and £38,000 per annum
• Excellent benefits package - Generous holiday entitlement alongside a excellent pension contributions
• A supportive team environment in the heart of Birmingham
• Opportunities for professional growth within the public sector
• Hybrid working