Assistant Management Up to £40k plus benefits & hybrid working Aila is excited to announce we’re in an exclusive partnership with a scaling FMCG firm based in Hemel Hempstead to hire an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. About the Company : Scaling FMCG brand with big aspirations Small but impressive team that offer huge variety in what is an exciting time for the business. Strong benefits package and a great culture The Role: This is a broad and varied role which will span across month-end accounting, supporting with commercial finance/FP&A but also require someone that is comfortable being involved with transactional finance elements too. It is directly supporting an impressive Finance leader who is keen to involve the successful candidate in as much as they are keen to take on at their own pace. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining timely and accurate accounting records across our portfolio of clients Preparing management accounts pack and variance analysis Posting journals and updating supporting schedules (prepayments, accruals, etc) Complete the monthly close process and balance sheet reconciliations Provide ad-hoc management reporting and analysis as required Assisting with short-term cash flow forecasting Generate weekly sales and operational reporting Develop a comprehensive understanding of all relevant systems and integrations Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains Supporting with order processing and sales invoicing Effective credit control and aged debtor reporting Coding and posting supplier invoices Performing multi-currency bank reconciliations Managing client ‘accounts’ email inboxes and handling customer and supplier communications and queries Complete ad-hoc finance/bookkeeping tasks as required The Ideal Candidate : Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA Comfortable with balance sheet reconciliations Excellent attention to detail Problem solver and willingness to challenge the status quo Ability to prioritise and manage your own time in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills What they offer: Up to £40k base salary Strong benefits package including 25 days annual leave, private healthcare and study support towards an accounting qualification. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home How to Apply: We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information. About Aila Recruitment: Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.