Assistant Management Accountant

Hays PLC; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in Sheffield is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial reporting and budget preparation. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals eager to enhance their accounting skills in a dynamic environment. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and be pursuing professional accounting qualifications, while possessing analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Career progression

Study support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA preferred.
• Experience in management accounts, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial reports and budgets.
• Support consolidation of financial statements.
• Prepare variance analysis reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant | Sheffield | Up to £35,000 DOE

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking business in Sheffield. This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career, offering hands-on experience in producing management accounts, supporting budgeting processes, and contributing to strategic financial decisions.

Your new role

You will assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, support the consolidation of financial statements, and prepare variance analysis reports providing insights into financial performance. Additionally, you will support in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring prompt resolution of reconciling items, and supporting the preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments.

• The preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of VAT data and VAT returns
• Cash flow statements, cash flow forecasts and cash monitoring
• The production of quarterly reporting
• Responding to queries
• Dealing with year-end audit engagements including preparation of relevant files, managing timelines, and resolving issues
• Monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, be part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA), possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
You will have previously supported management accounts updating accruals and prepayments, journals, balance sheet reconciliations. You will be looking to develop your skills and experience more and continue budgeting and forecasting.

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £35,000
Opportunities for professional development and career progression, study support.

What you need to do now

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