Assistant Management Accountant

Associated British Ports; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Un opérateur portuaire majeur au Royaume-Uni offre l'opportunité de rejoindre son équipe financière en tant qu'Assistant Management Accountant. Ce rôle implique le traitement de transactions comptables, la production de rapports financiers, ainsi que l'amélioration continue des processus. Les candidats doivent être AAT qualifiés ou en études dans un contexte de comptabilité, avec une bonne compréhension des bases comptables.

Benefits

Package de rémunération généreux

Pension de l'employeur

Assurance santé privée

Environnement inclusif

Qualifications

• AAT qualifié ou en cours d'études en comptabilité.
• Expérience dans un environnement de culture de service.
• Bon niveau en Maths et Anglais (GCSE ou équivalent).

Responsibilities

• Traiter les transactions comptables et maintenir la précision.
• Produire des comptes de gestion et statutaires en temps voulu.
• Effectuer des rapprochements de bilan et suivre les actions connexes.

Skills

Compréhension des processus comptables de base

Culture du service

Education

Diplôme ou expérience équivalente

GCSE Maths et Anglais Grades A*-C

Qualification AAT ou en cours d'études

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We have a great opportunity to join our friendly and transforming Finance team. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant, reporting to the Finance Manager. The purpose of the role is to process accounting transactions within ABP’s Finance Shared Services (FSS) team in Port Business Services (PBS).

Collaborate with Accountants in a team to provide accounting services for ABP.

Delivery of Services

• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of accountancy transactions (including verification) to agreed standards within targeted timelines.
• Support the production of timely, relevant, and accurate management and statutory accounts.
• Ensure all documents are retained for control verification and to support internal and external audit reviews.
• Process journals and intercompany transactions.
• Support reporting processes, such as month-end close and financial activities, meeting deadlines with high quality.
• Assist in producing reports across the Group and supporting variance analysis and GL maintenance.
• Forecast cash flows.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and related follow-up actions, retaining a clear audit trail.
• Maintain and control balance sheet accounts with support and mentorship.
• Involvement in capital expenditure-related activities, AUC, and capitalised assets.
• Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required.
  
  

Management and ongoing monitoring of service delivery

• Contribute to the preparation of Key Performance Indicators for the Management Accounting Team to monitor performance and service delivery levels, aiming to improve PBS and individual performance.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Cultivate relationships with important customers across the business to grasp the process context and pinpoint opportunities for improvements within and across processes.
• Proactively suggest improvement ideas to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and internal controls in processes and practices.
  
  

About you:

Do you have the following criteria?

• AAT qualified or starting to study towards a professional accountancy qualification, or experience in a management accounting role looking to gain further experience and understanding.
• GCSE Maths and English Grades A*-C (or equivalent).
• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience of working in a service culture environment.
• Good understanding of basic accounting processes.
  
  

Ideal

• Studying towards AAT or CIMA.
• Experience of working in a shared service centre.
• SAP experience.
• Experience of the Ports Industry.
  
  

Additional Information

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels