Assistant Management Accountant

Search; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A South Yorkshire based SME is seeking a Finance Manager to join their finance team. You will oversee monthly management accounts, assist with budgeting, and support cash management. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset. This position offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,500, hybrid working, and various benefits including life insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life insurance - 2 x salary

Free parking

Company pension

Social events

Qualifications

• Industry experience in finance is required.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end monthly management accounts preparation.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly reporting and quarterly board packs.
• Conduct tour profitability analysis.
• Support the Finance Director with budgeting & forecasts.
• Manage cash including customer deposits and supplier payments.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Search are currently working in conjunction with a South Yorkshire based SME business to hire a Finance Manager to join their small finance team and assist with their expansion. The business has gone through a significant period of growth and are market leaders in delivery of education and sport - based tours for schools and sport clubs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who proactively works to grow within the role, looks to build partnerships with key stakeholders to gain a good overview of the business from the inside out and is eager to make a real difference to the company's success.

Package and Benefits

• Salary: 38,000 - 42,500 (depending on experience)
• Full time permanent: 40-hour week
• 28 days holiday (bank holidays included)
• Life insurance - 2 x salary
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Work from home (hybrid working - at least 3 days in the office)
• Social events within the company rewarding hard work and companies' growth

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following duties:
• Oversee the end-to-end monthly management accounts preparation
• Assist in the preparation of weekly reporting and quarterly board packs
• Tour profitability analysis
• Support the Finance Director with budgeting & forecasts
• Cash management including reconciling customer deposits and supplier payments
• Supporting the Finance Director with cashflow forecasting
• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members
• Input into the design and improvement of internal processes and financial controls
• Oversee quarterly VAT returns and liaise with outsourced payroll provider
• Liaising with external advisors for various statutory returns

Essential skills

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with industry experience
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Curious, proactive mindset with a desire to understand and improve processes
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.