Assistant Management Accountant

Ringway Jacobs; Chelmsford; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sick Pay

Extra leave purchase option (up to 5)

RJ Rewards discounts

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

Ringway Jacobs operates Essex County Council contracts and seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial and management accounting duties. You will help prepare recharge invoices, assist with the monthly P&L and Balance Sheets, and advise budget holders to improve efficiency and performance.

You will work closely with Contract Managers and use Excel extensively for variance analysis and ad hoc modelling, all while maintaining strong financial controls and reporting to support

Qualifikationen

• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Numerical and analytical skills to interpret financial data.
• Proficient in Excel including formulas and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with accounting software (D365 desirable).
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration with budget holders.

Aufgaben

• Assist in monthly recharge invoicing to ECC.
• Support preparation of monthly P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Advise budget holders on financial matters to improve efficiency.
• Build relationships with Contract Managers and budget holders.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and modelling.

Kenntnisse

Numerical and analytical skills

Excel (formulas & pivot tables)

Microsoft D365

Communication skills

Time management

Explain financial information to non‑f

Attention to detail

Interpersonal & business partnering

Ausbildung

AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA studier

Tools

Microsoft D365

Jobbeschreibung

The Assistant Management Accountant will provide financial and management accounting support to the Ringway Jacobs Essex County Council (ECC) Contract, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information, robust financial controls, and insightful reporting to support operational and commercial decision-making.

The Role

• Support the preparation of the monthly recharge invoice to the authority (ECC)
• Support the preparation of the monthly Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheets
• Support budget holders by advising on financial matters to improve efficiency and performance
• Build effective relationships with Contract Managers and budget holders
• Produce variance analysis and commentary
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis and modelling

About You

• Consistent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy
• Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Excel including formulas and pivot tables
• Proficient in the use of accounting software packages (Microsoft D365 desirable)
• Demonstrate basic/intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and processes
• Effective communication, interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues without a financial background
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (Desirable)

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

• Sick Pay
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we proudly support the Armed Forces Community by identifying roles for which we can offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria for the position.