Assistant Management Accountant

NFP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial services firm in Birmingham is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support its Finance team. This role involves assisting in financial reporting, month-end processes, and annual budgeting. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and good communication abilities. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Matched employer pension contributions

Life Assurance and Group Income Protection

Lifestyle discounts

Opportunity for hybrid working

Generous annual leave allowance

Comprehensive Private healthcare

Healthcare cash plan

Additional days off for wellbeing

Charity fundraising opportunities

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with internal reporting processes.
• Ability to produce and reconcile monthly management accounts.
• Strong analytical skills for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal reporting and month end reporting.
• Report financial performance including monthly management accounts.
• Provide commentary and insight into financial performance.
• Assist with annual budgeting process.

Skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Well-organised and self-motivated

Good communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring for an Assistant Management Accountant (FTC) to support our growing Finance team. To keep up with our growth in the UK and Ireland, we’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Management Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. As one of our Assistant Management Accountants, you’ll be working within a fast-paced, people-focused and highly acquisitive organization, with opportunities to support in transforming the financial operations within NFP Europe as the company continues to grow. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

What we’re looking for

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Well-organised and self-motivated with excellent time management skills
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels
• Accurate, with an eye for detail and ability to question everything from a financial perspective
• Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Your responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of internal reporting and the month end reporting process into Group
• Responsible for reporting financial performance for your business line including the production and reconciliation of monthly management accounts, both P&L and Balance Sheet
• Providing commentary and insight into all aspects of financial performance, ahead of monthly review meetings with the leadership team
• Assisting with the annual budgeting process within the business unit, providing insight and analysis into the key year on year movements
• Reporting on monthly income, reconciliation, and income forecasting
• Supporting ad-hoc finance projects as required

About NFP

Who is NFP?

With over 600 people in the UK and Ireland and over 8,000 employees worldwide, NFP is part of the Aon group and specialise in helping businesses in four core areas:

• Insurance (helping them manage key risks)
• Health and safety (supporting them to create a safer workplace for their employees)
• Employee benefits (helping them reward their people more effectively)
• HR, people and talent (supporting employers and their people to thrive through changes and challenges)

What you’ll love about working here

• Working in a dynamic, fast-paced organisation in an exciting industry
• The opportunity to do globally impactful work from day one
• Learning from industry and business line specialists with decades of experience
• A huge variety of projects to work on and challenges to solve
• Our People First culture, which illustrates our commitment to your wellbeing and development, not just as an employee but as a human being
• A rich suite of employee benefits and out-of-work perks

The great benefits we offer

• Finances
• It’s important to know you’re paid fairly for the hard work you put in, which is why we complete regular reviews to keep your salary in line as you progress. Plus, we offer initiatives to support and give you financial peace of mind.
• • Matched employer pension contributions
• • Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
• • Lifestyle discounts for well-known brands

• Work-life balance
• We appreciate the importance of your life outside of work and the benefits of an effective work-life balance. That’s why our policies and culture respect your ability to be flexible, helping you be your best self both in and out of the office.
• • Opportunity for hybrid working
• • Generous annual leave allowance

• Health and wellbeing
• We firmly believe in supporting the whole person, not just the employee. At NFP, you have access to a number of initiatives and resources designed to support your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
• • Comprehensive Private healthcare
• • Healthcare cash plan
• • Additional days off throughout the year to focus on your wellbeing

• Charity and community work
• At NFP, your sense of purpose will stretch far beyond your job role. With numerous opportunities to support charities and local initiatives close to our heart, you’ll be able to join us in making a real difference.
• • Numerous charity fundraising challenges and events throughout the year
• • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community
• • Award-winning apprenticeship program, helping local schoolchildren take their first steps into the world of work

• Social
• It’s not all hard work; we also love to let our hair down. By providing plenty of opportunities to socialise with your colleagues throughout the year, we help ensure our people get on personally as well as professionally.
• • Two large employee events every year for summer and Christmas
• • Enjoy out-of-work events and socials to get to know your team better
• • Good office locations with plenty of opportunity to socialise outside of work

• Inclusion and belonging
• We’re proud holders of Insurance Business Magazine’s 5-Star Inclusion and Belonging Employer award. Through our dedicated Inclusion and Belonging committee, we hold educational events that foster a culture of curiosity, not judgement.
• • A dedicated Inclusion and Belonging Committee, supported by our Global Advisory Board
• • Inclusive policies and procedures to ensure all of our people are treated fairly
• • Access to Business Resource Groups that can support with multiple of key challenges

NFP and You... Better Together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.