Assistant Management Accountant - Central Costs

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare solutions provider based in Runcorn is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant. The role involves supporting monthly financial reporting, conducting variance analysis, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in management accounting and be proficient in financial data analysis, particularly using Excel and SAP. This position offers competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Fully funded training programmes

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial and management accounting, including journal posting.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and build financial models.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Assist in producing financial, non-financial, and KPI reports.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting across business functions.

Skills

Financial and management accounting

Data analysis using Excel

Process improvements

Communication and teamwork

Time management and organization

Advanced Excel proficiency

SAP experience

Education

Towards a professional accountancy qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant – Central Costs

Location: Runcorn

Salary: Competitive

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:15pm. 37.5 hours per week.

About Us:

At Phoenix Medical Supplies, we pride ourselves on delivering top class, business relevant solutions to the UK healthcare industry. Join us and be a part of a team that really makes a difference. We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support in the successful and accurate completion of the monthly management accounts and financial reporting, forecasting & budgeting processes for Central functions, Cross Border costs and income, Fixed and ROU assets, Payroll and other areas of shared Operating Expenditure for all UK entities such as Rent & Rates and Insurance, supporting in the preparation of analysis and insight to the business on the financial performance in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis for UK central costs (e.g. Payroll, Insurance, Rent, Fixed Assets).
• Assist in producing financial, non-financial, and KPI reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) for central and shared cost areas.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning across all central business functions.
• Provide financial analysis, including Payroll and FTE reporting, to support performance review and challenge.
• Maintain financial controls, intercompany invoicing, and accurate reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, intercompany).
• Support maintenance of SAP-RE-FX and Fixed Asset ledgers, ensuring accurate asset and lease accounting.
• Assist with external audits, ad hoc financial tasks, and continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN principles.
• Partner with key stakeholders and finance colleagues to improve insight, drive efficiency, and support strategic objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in financial and management accounting, including journal posting, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Skilled in analysing large data sets using Excel and finance systems, with the ability to build models and provide insightful commentary.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Track record of identifying and delivering process improvements that drive value.
• Confident, motivated, and personable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent analytical, time management, and organisational abilities; adaptable under pressure and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Advanced Excel) and experienced with SAP; currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.

What We Offer

• 22 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Medicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
• High street discounts and offers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme

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