Assistant Management Accountant

Axon Moore; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Manchester is seeking a Temporary Assistant Management Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an immediate start and requires a part-qualified ACCA/CIMA candidate with at least three years of experience in finance. You will have the autonomy to manage month-end processes, produce management accounts, and assist with various financial tasks. Enjoy working in a vibrant environment with a fully stocked fridge and free breakfast while contributing to one of Manchester's hottest growing businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays

Free breakfast

Fully stocked fridge

Opportunity to work in a growing business

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in finance, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Strong technical accounting and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process month-end journals and reconciliations, produce management accounts.
• Prepare payment runs and deliver ad hoc reporting as required.

Skills

Accounting Skills

Excel

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Financial Data Interpretation

Education

Part-qualified ACCA

Part-qualified CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant (Immediate start - 5 month contract)
Manchester City Centre (Hybrid)
£33,000 - £40,000 DOE

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnered with a dynamic, forward-thinking Global business based in the city centre of Manchester, in the search of a Temporary Assistant Management Accountant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA candidate who can start immediately and has at least 3 years' experience in a similar role, dealing with month end. Reporting into the Management Accountant, you will have responsibility & autonomy to process all month end journals and reconciliations and produce first draft global monthly management accounts and presentation of key financial data.

Job duties:

1. Process accruals, prepayments, and produce all working journals.
2. Preparation of payment runs in the bank.
3. Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis as required by the wider business.
4. Preparation of deliverables for the annual audit.
5. Review of quarterly VAT & US sales return and submission.
6. Balance sheet reconciliations and preparing the first draft of the management accounts for Ltd and Inc.
7. Ensure that revenue is accurately reported and recognized.
8. Provide ad hoc assistance processing invoices and credit card expenses during busy periods.
9. Ownership of sales ledger and credit control.

Person specification:

1. Part-qualified or working towards ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent with at least 3 years' experience in finance.
2. Experience in a fast-growing SaaS start-up would be an advantage.
3. Strong technical accounting skills, and advanced Excel skills.
4. US exposure an advantage.
5. Xero experience an advantage.
6. A flexible, can-do attitude with strong organisational skills.
7. Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
9. Ability to interpret financial data.
10. Proven track record in month-end close.

On offer...

1. Salary of up to £40K DOE.
2. 26 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays.
3. City centre offices with fully stocked fridge and free breakfast.
4. Opportunity to be a part of one of Manchester's hottest growing businesses.

For immediate consideration please contact [e-mail]