Assistant Management Accountant

Wärtsilä i Norge; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä, a leader in innovative technology for Marine and Energy, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Leicester. The role involves managing monthly accounts, preparing VAT returns, and requires ACCA/CIMA qualifications. Join us in shaping a sustainable future and apply to be part of a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in management accounts required.
• High proficiency in Excel, including Pivot and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist in quarterly budgeting forecasts.
• Submission of quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Management accounts knowledge

Effective communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player attitude

Critical thinking

Excel proficiency (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Education

ACCA/CIMA part qualified / qualified

Degree qualified (or equivalent)

AAT qualified

Tools

Oracle HFM

Job description

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for an

Assistant Management Accountant

to join our team, working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Leicester, United Kingdom.

What You Will Be Doing

As Assistant Management Accountant, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Monthly management accounts preparation
• Assist in inputting the monthly financial results to group reporting on Oracle HFM
• Assist in monthly MDS submission of commercial margin/OI/Orderbook
• Assist in monthly preparation of the management presentation of the financial results
• Maintenance of Balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Management of purchase ledger, logging and passing invoices, management of PO's.
• Processing Payment runs for supplier invoices
• Assist in quarterly budgeting forecast process
• Maintenance of inter-company balances and reconciliations
• Management of company expenses and credit card expenditure
• Assisting with audit queries as part of the yearly audit
  
  

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have/be:

• ACCA/CIMA part qualified / qualified, AAT qualified, Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable management accounts knowledge
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Effective communication skills and the natural ability to liaise with all levels of finance and non-finance staff
• Excellent eye for detail ensuring accuracy in everything you do
• Pro-active and independent individual with a team player attitude
• Focus on, and a track record of, achieving deadlines to internal and external stakeholders
• Critical thinker and problem solver who can deliver results
• High level of Excel – Pivot and VLOOKUP
  
  

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Jess Baxter, Talent Acquisition Partner, through email [e-mail] with any questions related to this position (NO AGENCIES - Only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 13/06/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.