Assistant Accountant

Position: Assistant Accountant

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid Model

Salary: £18,000

About Empro Business Group

Empro Business Group are a boutique consultancy group focused on providing consultancy, recruitment, and technology solutions to the built environment sector.

Purpose of the Role

Empro Business Group is currently in search of a meticulous and driven Finance Apprentice to join our team on a full-time basis, while working towards an AAT Level 3 Qualification, with the scope to study further. This role holds significant importance and will be instrumental in our growth plans and assuring our financial endeavors and records are maintained through precise execution. This role has the potential to develop with a growing business and we are looking for someone who wants to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

Forecasting and Budgets

• Contribute to the creation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Perform financial forecasting activities and effectively manage finance systems and software.
• Create and share monthly management reports.

• Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency.

• Assist in reviewing monthly budget reports.

Invoicing and Income Recovery

• Create quotes/invoices/credit notes and accurately maintain finance information and processes
• Assist in monthly billing and other month end tasks.
• Raise rechargeable invoices on Xero and supplier invoicing systems.
• Perform weekly statement runs for all suppliers
• Streamline and oversee invoicing processes for enhanced efficiency.
• Proactively pursue invoice payments to ensure all invoices are paid on time
• Proactively pursue all overdue debts, with a dedicated daily approach and escalate overdue invoices to the Managing Director.
• Execute and accurately record financial transactions in a punctual manner.

Cost Control and Reconcilliation

• Reconcile bank statements, ensuring precision in financial data.
• Handle tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control.
• Prepare tax documents and facilitate filing processes.
• Assist in financial audits and contribute to compliance efforts.

General

• Deal with all incomming and outgoing financial queries.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance financial processes and systems.
• Build excellent relationships with our clients and suppliers.
• Update company information as required on company CRMs and supplier CRMs.

Requirements

• To have achieved Level 2 AAT qualification or have good working knowledge of basic bookeeping.
• A willingness and eagerness to learn and develop.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite, notably Excel.
• Superb numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and precision in data entry and record maintenance.
• Profound organisational and time management proficiencies.
• Strong communication skills, encompassing written and verbal aptitude.
• Capability to function autonomously and cooperatively within a team setting.
• Innate problem-solving acumen coupled with a proactive task approach.

Benefits

At Empro Business Group, we firmly believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are dedicated to creating an engaging and collaborative working environment where every team member feels appreciated and valued. As part of our team, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Excellent Company Culture
• Advocates of DE&I and Neurodiversity
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Annual Team Events and Socials
• Hybrid Working
• Early Friday Finish

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity, develop your skills in in an exciting business and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.