Assistant Management Accountant

MacKenzie King; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Ipswich. The role involves assisting with monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and various finance tasks. Candidates should be AAT qualified or working towards it with strong Excel and analytical skills. This position offers exposure to diverse tasks including VAT returns and audit preparation.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or working towards.
• Knowledge of accounting software is essential.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare weekly sales reporting and payroll costs analysis.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

AAT qualified or working towards

Knowledge of accounting software packages

Strong Excel knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

MacKenzie King are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant on a 6-Month Fixed Term Contract, for an evolving business based in Ipswich. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will be key in assisting the wider finance team with the production of monthly management accounts and reconciliations of control accounts in a timely manner and helping to maintain business as usual. You will be responsible for a wide range of reconciliations, assisting with monthly bank reporting, VAT returns, and sales and margin report analysis. In addition to this there will be other ad-hoc tasks including requests from other areas of the business.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Weekly sales posting and reporting
• Weekly payroll costs, journals and analysis
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Month end preparation of fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, accrued income, deferred income, intercompany movements, interest accruals
• Analysis of key P&L items, including overheads and staff costs
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations on work completed
• Complete finance review of weekly expenses
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with month end management accounts preparation for senior management accountant review
• Play an important role in the year-end audit
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for submission to the bank
• Any other ad-hoc duties as deemed to be appropriate to the role

Qualifications and experience

• AAT qualified or working towards
• Knowledge of accounting software packages
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong focus on self-review
• Strong numeracy, analytical and literacy skills
• Good teamwork, problem solving and organisation skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach

To find out more please contact Ted at MacKenzie King.