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Financial Assistant Accountant

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Hays Finance are delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded business in Wolverhampton in the recruitment of a Financial Assistant Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA professional who is looking for a varied, hands-on role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a growing and dynamic business based in Wolverhampton. This is a diverse, hands-on role within a small finance team, offering exposure across finance, payroll, HR support and wider business operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable finance professional who enjoys working across multiple areas of a business. This is not a role for someone looking to specialise in a single area. They are looking for a true all-rounder who can roll up their sleeves and support a variety of accounting and business functions.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you must be:
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Previous experience within an all-round accounting position
- Comfortable supporting audits and year-end accounting processes
- Experienced in management accounts preparation
- Knowledgeable in VAT, accruals and prepayments
- Experience of payroll and HR-related administration is highly desirable.
- Strong systems and reconciliation skills
- Proactive, organised and able to work independently.
- Strong communicator who enjoys working within a small team environment
What you'll get in return
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free meals and snacks
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Private medical insurance (following successful probation)
- 2x life assurance cover
- Flexible Monday to Friday working hours
- Opportunity to work across a broad and varied finance function


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