Assistant Management Accountant

Morgan Sindall Plc; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team in achieving accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will assist with management accounts, forecasts, and invoicing while contributing to a dynamic team environment. Ideal applicants will have construction industry experience and be part qualified in AAT or CIMA. Join a company committed to employee development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment contributing across the regional business.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Experience working towards an accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management accounts, overhead accounts, and reconciliations.
• Produce short-term weekly cashflow forecasts.
• Raise sales invoices and report on overdue cash.
• Assist with cost reporting and control.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Part qualified AAT / CIMA or equivalent

Tools

COINS accounts system

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a talented Assistant Management Accountant to support the Finance Team in achieving accurate and timely accounting information, sound financial controls and financial process improvements, offering and delivering a consistent approach within the London & Home Counties Business.

This position is office based, with flexibility for occasional remote working. You will be working within our Construction London & Home Counties business, where you will:

• Assist with a variety of reporting to include, but not exclusively, management accounts, overhead accounts, balance sheets, reconciliations, prepayments and accruals
• Produce the forecast for the short term weekly cashflow position and attend cash meetings
• Raise sales invoices and report on overdue cash
• Assist with cost reporting and control
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts consolidation, analysis and reporting
• Setup new contracts on the COINs accounts system
• Perform ad-hoc checks relating to Construction Industry VAT regulations
• Undertake balance sheet and account reconciliations
• Post prepayments, accruals and cost transfer journals
• Assist with auditor queries
• Prepare reports to assist balance sheet analysis including aged debt and aged creditors
• Ensure effective control of low value company assets such as phones and IT equipment
• Maintain process notes
• Assist with ONS survey
• Assist with various ad-hoc requests

Ideally You Will Have:

• Construction industry experience
• Part qualified AAT / CIMA or equivalent
• As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will have the ability to work in a team environment contributing across the regional business, good planning and time management skills, ability to work well either alone or as part of a team, good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills, a part qualified accountant working towards an accountancy qualification, experience of working with COINS and experienced in Microsoft office with advanced skills in Excel.

About the Company

Morgan Sindall Construction is an Investors in People Platinum employer providing national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. Together, we create great results for our customers, partners, and people. We are one of the UK'S most successful Tier 1 contractors. As a progressive and ambitious company, our employees benefit from a safe and rewarding working environment.

Our culture is so important to us and defines the way we go about our business. We are inclusive, supportive and team focused and take pride in the longstanding and committed relationships we have with our supply chain partners.

What can we offer you?

Working in our London & Home Counties business, you will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun construction environment. No day will be the same and we challenge each other to deliver what's right for our customers.

Our commitment to our people is as strong as the commitment to our clients. At Morgan Sindall Construction we recognise that our employees play a vital role in helping us achieve our goals. As a result, the company develops and promotes these employees who share their same sense of dedication.

Equality Statement

Morgan Sindall Construction seeks to recruit the best person for each of our roles, based on merit alone and free from bias. We're committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our aim is to create a workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status.