Assistant Management Accountant

MacKenzie King; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant in Ipswich. This role involves supporting the finance team in preparing monthly management accounts and reconciling control accounts. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified with strong accounting software knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You will play a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, or equivalent by experience.
• Knowledge of accounting software packages is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts.
• Perform reconciliations of control accounts in a timely manner.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

AAT qualified or equivalent by experience

Knowledge of accounting software packages

Understanding of Sage Intacct or willingness to learn

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong numeracy, analytical and literacy skills

Good teamwork, problem solving and organisation skills

Proactive and enthusiastic approach

Job description

MacKenzie Kingare recruiting anAssistant Management Accountantfor an evolving, large business, based in Ipswich. As anAssistant 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. You will be responsible for a wide range of reconciliations along with assisting with monthly bank reporting, VAT returns, along with sales and margin report analysis. In addition to this there will be other ad-hoc tasks including requests from other areas of the business.

Duties & 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

Key Skills & Attributes:

• AAT qualified, or equivalent by experience
• Knowledge of accounting software packages
• Understanding of Sage Intacct or willing to learn
• Advanced Excel skills
• 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 about this opportunity, please contact Ted at MacKenzie King.