Assistant Accountant in Wolverhampton

As an Assistant Accountant, you will support the delivery of key elements of the accounting service within agreed timetables, ensuring accurate, consistent, and compliant financial processing across a range of areas. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to help maintain strong financial controls and high‑quality reporting across the organisation. This is a varied and hands‑on role with real opportunity to add value, improve processes, and support continuous improvement – helping us work smarter, not harder, in how we deliver our finance services.

Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) is a place‑based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the south west, central and east of England. As the UK's largest provider of new affordable homes, delivering over 3,000 each year, we play a vital role in tackling the growing demand for safe, affordable housing and building a better future for our communities.

What You'll Get

• £26,000 - £33,000 per year with annual review
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• £500 annual flexible benefits allowance
• Wellbeing support, including virtual GP and 24/7 mental health services
• Retail discounts

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting key areas of the accounting service including intercompany accounting, accruals, prepayments, insurance accounting, fleet costs, fixed assets, VAT/CIS analysis, and housing‑related processes.
• Preparing and posting month‑end journals and supporting the delivery of accurate and timely period‑end close processes.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations in line with policy and agreed month‑end timetables.
• Processing ad‑hoc journals, corrections, and cost allocations based on defined rules and controls.
• Supporting supplier verification checks and controls in line with agreed service levels.
• Assisting Shared Services Accountants with analysis, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial processes, maintaining strong audit trails.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes.
• Keeping training materials and process documentation up to date and in a consistent format.
• Working to month‑end and year‑end deadlines, ensuring all activities are completed on time and to standard.

What We're Looking For

• Part‑qualified accountant (or studying towards a recognised qualification) or equivalent QBE experience.
• Experience working in a finance, accounting, or shared service environment (desirable but not essential).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Excellent Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience working to SLAs and tight reporting deadlines.
• Confident communicator, able to work with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• A methodical, organised, and self‑motivated approach to work.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to challenge and improve ways of working.
• A proactive approach to personal development and continuous improvement.

Additional requirements

• DBS Standard check (arranged by BFL)

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We are proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work thanks to our inclusive, values‑driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We are proud “Disability Confident” (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. In particular, we welcome those who have been historically under‑represented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.

Closing date: 3rd July 2026.