Assistant Accountant - Trinity House Group : Job Details

• AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA (or working towards)
• 6 Month FTC
• Possible temp to perm

Trinity House Group are exclusively recruiting for a temporary Assistant Accountant to join a growing wholesale business in Birmingham.Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliations & Cash Management
  • Reconcile marketplace customer accounts.
  • Manage cash allocations.
  • Raise and process debit/credit notes.
  • Prepare journal entries for fees and costs.
  • Draw down funds from various portals.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
  • Conduct advertising and marketing spend analysis, monitoring campaign profitability.
  • Prepare monthly customer accruals for advertising.
  • Support preparation of quarterly royalty returns and forecasts.
• Cost & Stock Accounting
  • Perform monthly analysis of stock receipts (standard vs actual costs).
  • Process and check stock, freight, and duty invoices.
  • Apply standard costing principles to ensure accuracy.
• Sales Provisions
  • Prepare monthly customer sales provisions.
  • Monitor actual spend against provisions.
• Management Accounts Support
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly journals.
  • Analyse overhead spend vs budget and forecasts.
  • Perform cash book reconciliations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (ERP experience desirable).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA (or working towards).
• Previous experience in a similar finance/accounting role desirable.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal postings, and reporting essential.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and stock control processes advantageous.