Assistant Management Accountant

Cygnet Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Group is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Management Accounting Team at our Kings Hill office in Kent. This full-time, hybrid role involves two days in the office and three days remote, supporting monthly site accounts and financial analysis.

You will prepare dashboard packs, assist with site monthly management accounts, and help update financial records. The ideal candidate holds AAT Level 2 and is actively working toward Level 3, with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 2 qualification.
• Active progress toward AAT Level 3 or equivalent.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of dashboard packs and variance analysis with commentary.
• Preparation of site monthly management accounts.
• Maintain, update and reconcile financial records.
• Prepare quarterly internal audit packs.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and projects.
• Collaborate with payroll and other departments to understand financial results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Management Accounting Team on a full‑time basis at our Kings Hill office in Kent (ME19 4AE).

This is a hybrid role, with two days per week based in the office and three days working from home

Role Overview:

In this role you will support the management accounting function, assisting with the preparation of monthly site management accounts, dashboard pack preparation with financial analysis, and assisting in updating financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of dashboard packs and conduct variance analysis to compare actual results to budgets, providing commentary to management and attend monthly calls with operational directors and hospital managers to discuss results.
• Preparation of site monthly management accounts.
• Maintain, update and reconcile financial records where applicable, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare quarterly internal audit packs.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
• Collaborate with other departments such as payroll to aid the understanding of financial results, share information and build working relationships.
• Role Requirements:
• Minimum AAT L2 qualified & actively working towards Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of key accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary up to £30,000 per year
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving and much more

What next?

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