Assistant Management Accountant

Belinda Roberts Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team and enhance overall business performance. The ideal candidate will be studying for a recognized accountancy qualification and possess excellent Excel skills. This role offers an excellent package, potential study support, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Potential study support

Flexi time

Qualifications

• Studying for a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables and look-ups.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help produce management accounts including P&L and variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Support finance related projects and process improvements.
• Work closely with Financial Controller and Finance Manager.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Organisational skills

Initiative and proactive approach

Education

Studying/would like to commence studies for AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Due to rapid expansion my client is recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant. This newly created role will be an integral position within the finance team and will support the Financial Controller and Finance Manager with the production of monthly management accounts, weekly forecasts and KPI reports to help inform management and enhance overall business performance.

Responsibilities:

Finance

• Help produce management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow along with variance analysis and commentary against Budget/Reforecasts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Posting of journals (e.g. accruals prepayments)
• Review posting of purchase invoices to ensure correct nominal coding
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Support the completion of finance related projects and process improvements
• Produce reports and data analysis as required by the business
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager on the year end statutory accounts, audit and tax queries
• Review accounting processes and practices to improve the efficiency of the finance function
• Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth
• Assisting the Financial Controller and Finance Manager on ad-hoc analysis

The right candidate for the role will be:

• Studying/would like to commence studies for a recognised accountancy qualification; AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Excellent Excel skills to include pivot tables, look-ups and various formulae
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar is desirable
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time and tasks efficiently
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to create effective working relationships quickly

In return an excellent package is offered along with potential study support and progression for the right candidate. Flexi time is also offered.