Assistant Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant for Lincoln-based organisation on a 12 month contract, with potential to go permanent. The role offers hybrid working: 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

You will assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports, post journals, support budgeting and forecasting, reconcile accounts and help improve processes within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Background in accounting or finance.
• Experience with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts as needed.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling expenditure.
• Provide support for audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.

Skills

Accounting & finance background

Management accounts experience

Financial reporting experience

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, an organisation based in Lincoln, are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant initially on a 12 month contract, but this could turn into a permanent position. They do 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days from home.

Client Details

Our client is based in Lincoln and is an established and reputable organisation. They have great flexibility and opportunities to progress in future.

Description

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts as needed.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling expenditure.
• Provide support for audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.

Profile

A successful Assistant Management Accountant should have:

• A background in accounting or finance.
• Experience with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract based in Lincoln.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience.

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