Assistant Accountant

Job Introduction
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

Due to an internal secondment, we are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our high performing finance team based in Birmingham. Although the role is based at our Solihull Head Office, we are currently employing a flexible, hybrid working model. 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility
Preparation and substantiation of balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard

Performing tasks associated with the preparation and posting of transactions into the general ledger

Following the month end timetable and delivering the month end close on time

Following policy, procedures and processes, ensuring controls are followed and high levels of accuracy are delivered

Building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Be a strong team player to support growing our value

Taking ownership for queries and driving through resolution of issues

Proactively seeks and implements changes to improve accuracy, efficiency and control in processes

The Ideal Candidate
You will be a part qualified or qualified accountant studying towards a professional qualification or qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT who wants to develop

A motivated individual with a track record of working to tight deadlines under pressure

Can demonstrate what good looks like when it comes to narrating and evidencing journals and balance sheet reconciliations

Self starter, able to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively

Works 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 communicator, able to adapt style to varying organisational levels 

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills due to complex [big] data

Problem solver with a analytical ability

Tenacity for accuracy and attention to detail - be curious, ask questions and challenge

Why Tarmac
We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities ( employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+ , Parents & carers, Ability , Wellbeing,  Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities