Assistant Management Accountant

Huws Gray Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building supplies company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial reporting and management. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, be an active studier in AAT or similar, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive pay, 24 days annual leave, and progression opportunities await the successful applicant.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company attendance and performance bonuses

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills required.
• Active study towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
• Self-starter attitude essential.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Allocate costs across divisions for accurate charges.
• Maintain balance sheet control reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly journals including accruals and prepayments.
• Support finance team and operations with accurate information.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Good planning and organisation skills

Education

Studying AAT level 3-4 or higher

Looking to commence ACCA or CIMA

Job description

We are looking for a Assistant Management Accountant to join us at Huws Gray Head Office! (Llangefni)

If you're in the trade or have ever done DIY, you've probably heard of the Huws Gray Group! We are made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches and depots are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building needs, but we couldn't do this without the right people, so why not join us?

We rely on our Assistant Management Accountants for the preparation, development and improvement of financial and management reporting across the business. Working in one of our Central Support functions, you'll be part of a team where everyone is putting the effort in to offer brilliant service and to get the job done.

Here's a quick overview of some of the things you can expect to do as a Assistant Management Accountant with Huws Gray:

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for the business down to division and branch level
• Allocation of costs across multiple divisions and branches to ensure accurate cost centre charges
• Maintain rigorous and robust balance sheet control reconciliations
• Preparation and processing of monthly journals (inc accruals and prepayments)
• Supporting the wider Finance team and the operations of the business - collaborating to ensure that financial information is accurate and complete
• Building and maintaining an excellent relationship with stakeholders and colleagues
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts records and spreadsheets
• Assist with financial queries
• Assist with customer rebate queries and payment requests
• Monitor financial performance of costs against budget and provide regular updates to management
• Other duties as required

We understand you are more than just a CV, embracing everyone's individuality is what makes us great as a team. We can give you plenty of training and development. However, it would be great if you had the following:

• Strong Excel skills
• Be an active studier (studying AAT level 3-4 or looking to commence in either ACCA or CIMA (we can provide study support for the successful person)
• Self-starter who can work under own initiative
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Good planning and organisation skills: able to work to tight deadlines

We know you're thinking 'this sounds great, but what's in it for me?' Let us tell you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days annual leave in addition to recognised public and bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme - in line with auto enrolment
• Death In Service
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Being part of a "team" as opposed to just being a number
• Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide locations

Our online application process takes less time to complete than it does to make a good brew, so stick the kettle on and make your application!