Here’s a polished and professional rewrite of the job specification:
Job Title: Management Accounts Assistant
Location: Kettering
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Management Accounts Assistant to join our client’s team based in Kettering. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-client environment, providing key financial insights and support to help clients make informed business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare timely and accurate periodic management reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, performance analyses, cashflow forecasts, and budget reviews.
* Gather necessary data from clients and internal teams to ensure accurate month-end closures, meeting client expectations.
* Conduct detailed reviews of financial data, including balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and validity, and providing feedback where required.
* Develop client-focused, user-friendly reporting solutions using Business Intelligence tools.
* Assist with the development of budgets and forecasts to provide clients with up-to-date, high-quality financial information.
* Offer financial expertise and guidance to team members to ensure accurate production of financial data.
* Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear financial insights, analysis, and explanations from management accounting packs, cashflow forecasts, and other business reports.
* Create ad hoc reports and data analyses to support client decision-making.
* Support the year-end process by reviewing data and supplying necessary information to compliance teams and external auditors.
* Respond promptly to client queries, delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and collaboration.
* Participate in the team phone rota to ensure client support coverage.
Core Competencies:
* Proven ability to manage multiple clients and balance competing deadlines.
* Strong understanding of accounting processes and principles.
* Skilled in interpreting profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
* Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with a range of accounting software.
* A collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
Experience and Skills Requirements:
* AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent qualification by experience.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and manipulate complex datasets.
* Proven experience with Business Intelligence tools.
* Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
Why Join?
This role offers the chance to make a real impact by delivering vital financial insights to clients and developing long-lasting professional relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client environment and are passionate about management accounting, we’d love to hear from you!
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