Assistant Management Accountant

Slater Gordon; Greater Manchester, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in Manchester. This exciting role offers the chance to support management accounting functions, providing valuable financial insights while working in a hybrid environment. You'll be instrumental in preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and identifying process improvements. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to develop a rewarding career in a leading law firm. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Option to purchase extra 5 days

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Management Accounts production and optimisation.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for several entities.
• Assist in the Audit, addressing inquiries and providing necessary information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance department.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Management Accounts Production

Influencing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Part-qualified in Accounting

Job description

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm which provides a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a huge transformation across all areas of the business, with a focus on people and technology, and our mission is to give people easier access to our world class legal services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Management Accountant to join our team in Manchester, The role will be a key in supporting the management accounting function, providing valuable financial insights, and contributing to developing a high-class finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the monthly management accounts for several entities, including providing supporting analysis where required.
• Ensure all month end journals are accurate and are supported by adequate supporting documentation.
• Assist in the production of the consolidated monthly management accounts through posting journals, ensuring accurate cost/revenue allocations.
• Produce and maintain monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations where required.
• Work closely with the transactions and payroll teams to ensure costs and income accounted for correctly.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance department. Collaborate with colleagues to implement and document process improvements.
• Assist in the Audit, addressing inquiries and providing necessary supporting information.

About You:

• Proven ability to influence and challenge effectively.
• Microsoft Excel (advanced) level.
• Experience in Management Accounts production and optimisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organises and prioritises workload appropriately.
• Experience in a similar role. (Part-qualified is preferred).
• Knowledge of a law firm (Preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. (Preferred).

What we offer in return:

We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.