Assistant Management Accountant

BMC Appointments Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Gateshead. This role involves assisting in the preparation of management accounts, maintaining financial records, and supporting audits. Candidates should have experience in finance roles and an understanding of management accounting principles, with qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA preferred. The company offers flexible working hours and benefits like free parking and additional holidays after three years.

Benefits

Friday early finish at 2.30pm

Free car parking

Extra holidays after 3 years' service

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Understanding of management accounting principles is a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules.
• Assist with cost analysis and reporting.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting processes.
• Liaise with internal departments for financial information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role

Understanding of management accounting principles

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organisational and time-management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Studying towards or holding AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Newly created role…. due to growth within this privately owned business.

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant for their client in Team Valley, Gateshead.

You may be ready to take a step up from your current finance role to enhance your skills and experience or maybe you are simply ready for a change and would like to join a new team.

You are not afraid to get stuck in and make a difference…… you must be hard working and ready to take on a challenge at the start of each day!

Ideally you will have studied your AAT and are now working towards ACCA/CIMA. This is not essential; you may be qualified by experience.

The office currently operates full time hours at 37.5 a week, if you’re looking to work reduced hours of 30, this can be considered. There is flexibility to work over 4 days or 5 to suit other commitments you may have.

• Friday early finish 2.30pm
• Free Car parking
• After 3 years’ service extra holidays will be accrued

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules
• Assist with cost analysis and reporting
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting processes
• Liaise with internal departments to obtain financial information
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role
• Understanding of management accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• Studying towards or holding an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred but not essential

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