Assistant Management Accountant

Ross Real Estate Services; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in the East Midlands is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a fixed term of 9-12 months. The role involves assisting with financial reporting, working closely with management accountants, and improving financial processes. Ideal candidates will be working towards finance qualifications and possess strong technical and communication skills. Competitive benefits and opportunities for personal growth are offered.

Benefits

Agile working

Mileage reimbursement

Private healthcare options

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing financial statements and managing ledgers.
• Ability to liaise with auditors and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency in budget monitoring and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with closing the ledgers and preparing accruals and prepayments.
• Provide commentary on actual vs budget variances.
• Hold meetings with budget holders for monitoring budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical accounting skills

Education

Working towards recognised qualifications in finance

Job description

Can you help us navigate our course to an even stronger financial future as an Assistant Management Accountant (fixed term 9-12 months)?

If so, you could be part of our great finance team, joining us on our journey to support people and families across the East Midlands by delivering Great Places, Great Services, and Great Tomorrows.

As a finance professional working towards recognised qualifications, you'll be crucial in keeping us on course, monitoring the financial climate, and working to keep us steady whatever the weather.

As part of the Futures fleet, you'll work collaboratively, using your technical skills, and your communication abilities will shine as you navigate the business, gaining respect from all levels of our fleet and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the management accountant to close down the ledgers and prepare accruals and prepayments, assist with monthly management accounts reports and consolidation processes at month-end and year-end.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors, resolve queries, and implement process improvements.
• Provide commentary on actual to budget and forecast variances at regular monthly intervals. Prepare detailed budget monitoring reports and hold meetings with key budget holders during budget preparation and throughout the financial year.

Sound like your kind of voyage? If so, set your course to Futures Housing Group, join us as we appoint a fixed-term Assistant Management Accountant.

If successful, you'll join a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits, including agile working, mileage, private healthcare options, and discount schemes, with a strong emphasis on health and well-being.

You'll also have excellent opportunities to grow and develop personally and professionally. The greatest reward will be knowing you're helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

Please review our full role profile. Note that we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.

Who We Are

Futures is a great place to work, with a positive, 'can-do' culture supporting our people to deliver excellent results. Every team member helps us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services, and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes — we support our customers to thrive. To do this, we invest in our people, providing skills, tools, and flexibility to excel in their roles.