Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team.
Job Responsibilities/Duties
1. Ensure that all accounting journals are calculated accurately in line with Group policies and accounting standards including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
2. Prepare Management Accounts from Sage 50 using Excel reporting.
3. Assist monitoring performance against targets, understanding and reporting variances.
4. Support preparing the monthly forecasting of the Group’s financial position.
5. Support preparing the annual budget.
6. Balance sheet reconciliations.
7. Maintain the accrual/prepayment schedules.
8. Maintain the fixed asset registers.
9. Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
10. Support the annual audit process.
11. Assist with daily cash position reconciliation.
12. Assist with the processing and payment of supplier invoices.
13. Assist with processing the payroll and HMRC reconciliations.
14. Assist with VAT returns.
15. Support the purchase ledger and sales ledger teams.
16. Deputise for the Head of Finance or Group Accounts Payable Supervisor including the management of some Finance staff.
Education & Special Training
1. AAT qualified or Part Qualified Accountant with a recognised Accountancy body (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
2. IT literate with excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups), Sage 50 and other systems with the ability to extract and interpret data.
3. Work experience in an industry sector linked to manufacturing, engineering, or construction sectors ideal.
Experience
1. Experience of working in a finance team.
2. Experience of assisting with Management Accounts.
Other Features
1. Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
2. Continuous improvement mindset – proactive in identifying and suggesting areas for improvement in processes, systems, role and function.
3. Able to adhere to deadlines, prioritising and balancing workload accordingly.
4. An autonomous yet collaborative outlook.
5. Confident and an effective communicator with a flexible and adaptable approach.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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