Assistant Management Accountant

60by80 Media SL; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions firm in Derby is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include delivering financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting audit processes. Candidates should be part-qualified accountants with financial reporting experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 2-3 days on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting is essential.
• Prior auditing experience is beneficial.
• Ability to explain basic accounting principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end financial reporting for assigned sectors.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Act as a point of contact for external auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting experience

Microsoft Excel

Understanding of accounting principles

Audit experience

Education

Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

HFM / Hyperion

SAP

Blackline reconciliation software

Job description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royce's recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Rolls-Royce is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine, and defence. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs.

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant for a 12-month contract located in Derby based on a hybrid working model, 2-3 days per week on site.

Job Description - The Role

The FA&R team (Financial Accounting and Reporting), part of Finance Operations within the newly formed Global Business Services, provides transactional finance support for the company and select joint ventures. The team plays a key role in delivering period-end financial statements, statutory and external reporting, and ensuring compliance with government requirements.

An opportunity has arisen within the team. The workload follows a predictable cycle but requires flexibility and a customer-focused mindset. The ideal candidate will be motivated to standardise, simplify, automate, and improve processes.

This role suits a finance professional with reporting or audit experience seeking to join a global organisation, or someone with solid accounting experience looking for a stable role that supports work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end financial reporting for assigned sectors or business units, including preparation of actuals and external reports, general ledger processing, account reconciliations, and adherence to strict reporting deadlines.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with internal control frameworks, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements, maintaining a strong control environment.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors by preparing and providing requested documentation, explanations, and support during audit cycles.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and automation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and adapt to changes in financial systems, tools, and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or relevant industry experience.
• Prior financial reporting experience.
• Finance background with the ability to understand and explain basic accounting principles/double entry bookkeeping.
• Microsoft Excel experience.
• Audit experience is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of HFM / Hyperion software and SAP is beneficial.
• Experience with Blackline reconciliation software is beneficial.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for the Assistant Management Accountant role and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply. We will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note: Due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may operate as an Employment Agency or Employment Business in the delivery of some of its services.