Assistant Management Accountant

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global airline logistics company as an Assistant Management Accountant. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the entire finance function, from month-end closes to financial analysis and business partnering. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, enhancing your skills in VAT, tax compliance, and audit management. The supportive environment fosters professional development, allowing you to implement innovative solutions. If you're ready to take your finance career to the next level in a thriving logistics business, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in month-end close and financial statement production.
• Strong analytical skills for variance analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and production of financial statements.
• Work closely with stakeholders for accurate reporting and budgeting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Partnering

VAT and Tax Compliance

Audit Management

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial Software

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a Global Airline Logistics Company in the Airlines and Aviation space.

As an Assistant Management Accountant you will support:

• Month end close and production of financial statements, analytic work to understand movements and Business partnering stakeholders. Vat, Tax and audit responsibilities for the business.
• A modern approach to finance in regards to automation and systems with ideas to streamline current processes.
• Monthly production of financial statements following a successful close
• Build a thorough understanding of all costs incurred by the business to support decision-making by business partnering operations and getting close to them.
• Understand key cost drivers that flex with volume
• Support the Finance Business Partner on weekly and monthly reporting and variance analysis. Including the analysis of monthly performance to Budget and/or Forecast of financial and non-financial information, evaluating variance impact and identifying trends
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by assistant management accountant
• Management of audit process, developing relationships with external auditors
• Adhering to and developing internal financial controls, improving processes where necessary
• Working closely with individual P&L owners to ensure accurate monthly reporting and in line with budget
• Working closely with the transactions accounting team and the Finance Controller on annual budget and re-forecasting quarterly
• Establishing and maintaining financial policies and procedures for the company
• Working closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller on adhoc projects

This role is a hybrid role based in West London with 3 days on site (potentially 4 in first few weeks).

The Role does require a level of resilience however, in return you will be exposed to the complete workings of a corporate organisation, you will be exposed to the entire Finance function and be empowered to find and implement solutions.

The company promotes a supportive environment to help with development and progression within the successful and growing logistics business.