Are you looking for an opportunity with a leading national business? If the answer is YES, our client are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant in Solihull and this could be the ideal role for you. Joining their team as an Assistant Accountant you will be entitled to a highly competitive basic salary and a great range of benefits including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the company Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to their Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice. Training and development opportunities What are they looking for? As their ideal Assistant Accountant, you will be a part qualified or qualified accountant studying towards professional qualification or qualified (ACCA, CIMA or AAT) who wants to develop. You will be a motivated individual with a track record of working to tight deadlines under pressure. You will also have the following skills and experience: Able to narrate and evidence journals and balance sheet reconciliations Effective time management with a sense of urgency as required and able to escalate issues confidently Customer service orientated SAP system knowledge is highly desirable BlackLine system knowledge is desirable Effective communication skills with people at all levels of the business Intermediate to advanced Excel skills due to complex [big] data Problem solver with a strong analytical ability Tenacity for accuracy and attention to detail What will I be responsible for? Joining their team as an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for: Completing Balance sheet reconciliations for tax accounts Completing VAT returns, aggregates levy, landfill tax,CIS, Intrastats, EC Sales and tied Oil returns accurately and to deadline Building relationships both internally and externally Performing tasks associated with the preparation and posting of transactions into the general ledger Following policy, procedures and processes, ensuring controls are followed and high levels of accuracy are delivered Following the month end timetable and delivering the month end close on time Supporting the team leaders and other team members within the wider team Taking ownership for queries and driving through resolution of issues Proactively seeks and implements changes to improve accuracy, efficiency and control in processes The Business Our client's people have been shaping the world around them for more than 100 years, from the roads we drive on every day, to the buildings, airports, stadiums, offices and hospitals we live in and work in. They are very proud of their history and what makes them the company they are today. They also have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue their growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of their industry. They offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards. They're looking for people who share this passion, enthusiasm and collaborative approach to join their team of over 7,000 employees across the UK. As part of a global business in CRH, the career opportunities are limitless If you feel you have the skills and experience required to excel in the role of Assistant Accountant, they want to hear from you. Please click APPLY below to register your interest No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.