Assistant Management Accountant

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global diamond company in Thatcham is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to handle financial reporting, support budget preparations, and manage accounts payable. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance role, proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and SAP, and strong Excel skills. This role offers a great working environment with a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a pension scheme, private healthcare, and a flexible benefits package.

Benefits

Fantastic pension scheme

25 days of holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant

Free onsite gym

Employee share schemes

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance-based environment supporting non-finance Managers.
• Able to produce accurate schedules for internal and external departmental reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly financial reporting for the PPTD Business Unit.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within PPTD Finance Function.
• Support budget preparation and yearly forecasts.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Part qualification in accounting

Job description

Overview

Lighting the way. You enjoy finding answers and helping diverse teams to plan and meet their goals. Good with numbers, you communicate easily at many levels, explaining complex ideas in simple ways. Come and be part of our team. We're shaping the future of a global business with an innovative mindset and a fascinating product. We're the world's leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

Job Description

The Assistant Management Accountant (PPTD) is responsible for the preparation of accurate reporting of monthly financial data for the PPTD Business Unit as part of the DBUK entity, and for preparing and co-ordinating information for budgets and forecasts. The job holder will be responsible for providing a range of finance & administrative tasks to support the Management Accountant (PPTD) and wider PPTD operation. It is therefore vital to form strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business. In addition the individual will take responsibility for the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and for liaising with external stakeholders as required.

Key responsibilities

• Financial reporting and Control:
  • Implement the requirements of the PPTD Business Unit reporting timetable to ensure that all activities are completed within the set timelines, including;
    • Preparation and completion of month end reporting schedules to the DBUK Finance team
    • Monthly Microsoft Dynamics requirements such as GL/period close, posting journals, reviewing entries and running monthly reports as part of the month end process for submission to the Management Accountant (PPTD)
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts to ensure only current items remain, including follow up and resolution with the relevant team;
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly Balance sheet and Barclaycard reconciliations for review by the Management Accountant (PPTD);
• Responsible for managing ad-hoc invoicing as required (Alpha, Vector etc);
• Responsible for intercompany recharges as required (IoD etc)
• Responsible for preparing DBUK sanction request forms for review by the Management Accountant (PPTD);
• Be a key liaison with the DBUK finance team on any external audit matters;
• Assisting with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within PPTD Finance Function.

• Accounts Payable / Purchasing:
  • Input invoices, arrange funding and run payments for the PPTD Operation;
  • Resolve any outstanding invoice queries;
  • Responsible for vendor on-boarding and maintaining customer and vendor masterdata in Microsoft Dynamics;
  • Responsible for raising purchase orders in SAP.

• Business Planning and Performance Reporting:
  • Supporting the Management Accountant (PPTD) and PPTD cost centre managers in the preparation of forecasts and yearly budgets in Onestream, including cashflows in line with Group deadlines;
  • Supporting the Management Accountant (PPTD) in preparation of management reports (Flash, Performance reports etc).

Qualifications

• Part/qualification in accounting will be advantageous;
• Experience in a finance based environment supporting non-finance Managers;
• Microsoft Dynamic and SAP experience highly desirable;
• Excel skills and sound working knowledge of other Microsoft Office software.
• Able to produce accurate schedules for internal and external departmental reporting.
• Desire to simplify, change and improve processes.
• Self-motivated, attention to detail, flexible, able to work to tight deadlines within a team environment.

Key competencies

The successful candidate must be adaptable and able to determine and respond to priorities across a wide range of tasks, within tight deadlines. They will demonstrate an excellent degree of motivation and organisation, an ability to identify problems and identify and implement solutions and show dedication and enthusiasm for the constant improvement of systems and processes.

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 25 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Competitive salary
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes
• Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant
• Free onsite gym
• Staff discount
• Flexible benefits package

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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