Assistant Management Accountant

MacKenzie King; Babergh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company in Ipswich is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team in producing monthly management accounts and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have AAT qualifications, strong Excel skills, and be proactive in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, VAT returns, and contributing to the year-end audit process.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification ideal, or equivalent by experience.
• Strong knowledge of Excel required.
• Familiarity with accounting software packages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage quarterly VAT returns.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for submission.

Skills

AAT qualified or equivalent by experience

Knowledge of accounting software packages

Understanding of Sage Intacct or willing to learn

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong numeracy, analytical and literacy skills

Good teamwork skills

Problem solving skills

Organisational skills

Proactive and enthusiastic approach

Job description

Overview

MacKenzie King are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant for an evolving, large business, based in Ipswich. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will be key in assisting the wider finance team with the production of monthly management accounts and reconciliations of control accounts in a timely manner. You will be responsible for a wide range of reconciliations along with assisting with monthly bank reporting, VAT returns, along with sales and margin report analysis. In addition to this there will be other ad hoc tasks including requests from other areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Weekly sales posting and reporting
• Weekly payroll costs, journals and analysis
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Month end preparation of fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, accrued income, deferred income, intercompany movements, interest accruals
• Analysis of key P&L items, including overheads and staff costs
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations on work completed
• Complete finance review of weekly expenses
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with month end management accounts preparation for senior management accountant review
• Play an important role in the year-end audit
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for submission to the bank
• Any other ad-hoc duties as deemed to be appropriate to the role

Key Skills & Attributes

• AAT qualified, or equivalent by experience
• Knowledge of accounting software packages
• Understanding of Sage Intacct or willing to learn
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong focus on self-review
• Strong numeracy, analytical and literacy skills
• Good teamwork, problem solving and organisation skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach