Assistant GL Accountant - Mostly remote

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”  - Muhammad Ali.
 
Sheridan Maine is pleased to be partnering with a well-established, global organisation to recruit an Assistant GL Accountant. Our client is a market leader in its specialist sector and has experienced impressive growth over the past four years — with even more exciting developments on the horizon.
 
The Role:
This role offers an ideal stepping stone for a motivated studier to continue their technical and professional development under the guidance of a trusted, proven mentor, while working alongside a capable and supportive team.

Your responsibilities as the Assistant GL Accountant will include:

• Assist in maintaining and reconciling the general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure they are accurately recorded.
• Collaborate with other finance team members to gather and analyse financial data.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Participate in the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Handle ad-hoc financial tasks and projects as required.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

 
To be considered for the position of Assistant GL Accountant:

• Part qualified (ACCA/ACA) or equivalent.
• Experience gained within a small practice with a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals – debits/credits, etc.
• Confident to supervise junior colleagues.
• Organised and systematic approach.
• Excellent communicator with the confidence to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrates diligence, accountability, and a strong start-to-finish work ethic.

 
What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £39k.
• Study support.
• Opportunity to be part of a global organisation where you can grow your career.

 
This role is primarily remote, with just 2–3 days per month required in the office. As such, applicants should be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Birmingham.
 
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for finance and are ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.  Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.