Assistant Management Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected retail organization in Runcorn is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a permanent role. This position involves producing and analyzing profit and loss statements, maintaining management accounts, and collaborating with budget holders for annual forecasts. The ideal candidate will possess strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, have a high level of numeracy and accuracy, and demonstrate a team-oriented approach. The organization offers a salary between £30,500 and £35,000 per year, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Study support towards ACCA / CIMA

Generous holiday leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong keyboard skills.
• High numeracy, accuracy, and literacy levels.

Responsibilities

• Produce profit and loss analysis and maintain management accounts.
• Prepare tax packs and ensure accurate posting of prepayments and accruals.
• Liaise with various levels of management for compliance improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Numeracy

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

• Assistant Management Accountant - Permanent Role
• Based in Runcorn - Up to £35k - plus study support

About Our Client

This is a permanent opportunity with a large company in the retail industry. The organization is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality services and fostering a professional environment.

Job Description

· To produce profit and loss analysis in both extract and detailed form, for initial review by management accountants prior to distribution to senior management.

· Ensure the accurate and timely production of management accounts and KPIs.

· Prepare tax packs and stat packs for review by management.

· Maintain several departments within the central sector of the business, ensuring prepayments and accruals are posted correctly and promptly, and that the financial system is well maintained.

· Provide budget holders with accurate and timely information, working alongside them to produce annual budgets and forecasts.

· Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to demonstrate understanding of the balance sheet and analyze movements.

· Update management reports and liaise with other financial personnel weekly.

· Assist Purchase Ledger staff with supplier invoice issues.

· Support the Group Financial Controller with ad-hoc projects.

· Perform any other duties as required by line management.

Liaise with Directors, General Managers, Operations Managers, their reports, and employees at all levels to improve compliance with management systems.

The Successful Applicant

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong keyboard skills
• High numeracy, accuracy, and literacy levels
• Flexible, committed, and motivated
• Ability to use own initiative
• Team-oriented

What's on Offer

• Salary of approximately £30,500 - £35,000 per year
• Permanent position with career development opportunities
• Generous holiday leave and benefits
• Professional environment in Runcorn
• Study support towards ACCA / CIMA
• Opportunity to work with a respected retail organization

If you are interested in this Assistant Management Accountant role in Runcorn, apply today!