Assistant Management Accountant

AJ Connect; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hospitality and Events organization in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting and at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include delivering management information, monitoring financial operations, and preparing reports. Excellent Excel skills and a methodical approach are essential. This is a full-time permanent position offering a salary up to £30,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and present financial information clearly.
• Integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly and monthly management information against budgets.
• Monitor day-to-day financial operations within the company.
• Prepare reports in line with set time schedules.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel focus)

Education

Degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: up to £30,000 + excellent benefits

AJ Connect is delighted to be partnering with a Hospitality and Events organisation to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant on a permanent basis.

This company deliver first-class food and drink experiences in some of the most amazing venues across Scotland, whilst developing long-lasting partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Finance professional. The role will be working closely with and reporting directly to the Head of Finance, where you will be involved in standard accounting practises through to supporting in commercial projects, system reviews and implementations, as well as presenting financial information to the wider business and Senior Management.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting in delivering weekly and monthly management information in relation to the company's performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, cashflow, invoicing and other transactions. Providing back-office services such as accounts payable, collection and payroll.
• Working collaboratively with the teams to develop P&Ls and track performance.
• Reviewing financial data and prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports in line within set time schedules.
• Ensuring compliance and best practice with all business software.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the company operating systems and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
• Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including those of Companies House and HMRC.
• Working closely with the client services teams to ensure the customer journey and finance touchpoint are managed in line with our terms and conditions, company policies and procedures.
• Staying up to date with technological advances and accounting software.
• Undertaking Continuous Professional Development training/workshops etc where appropriate.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar fast paced environment.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a thorough approach to tackling issues and the ability to work methodically.
• The ability to interpret and present financial information in an easy-to-understand format.
• Excellent presentation, planning and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to plan and manage work streams, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong collaborator and team player.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular emphasis on Excel skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, being an ambassador for the business at all times.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know of someone in your network that is suitable, please contact one of the AJ Connect team and we will be in touch!