Assistant Management Accountant - Outdoors

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial operations in the outdoors sector. This role involves assisting with the preparation of management accounts, budgets, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. Ideal candidates will have part qualifications in CIMA, ACCA, or AAT, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the retail industry.

Benefits

Assistance and study support for financial qualifications

Qualifications

• Part qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or AAT with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and budgets.
• Review costs and ensure correct coding for variable costs.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/AAT (part qualified)

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize workloads

Retail industry experience

Education

Part qualified CIMA/ACCA/AAT

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant - Outdoors, Bury

Client: JD Group

Location: Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7bc7e52118ff

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts for JD Outdoor cost centres including variance analysis
• Review of costs and ensuring correct coding for head office and store variable costs
• Assist with production of budgets/forecasts
• Assist with preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with monthly cost centre packs and liaise with cost centre managers as required
• Assist with monthly recharge process to group companies
• Assist with daily sales and other reporting requirements
• Adhere to group reporting deadlines
• Support ad hoc project work as required by the business

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Part qualified CIMA/ACCA/AAT
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills to investigate, understand, and explain variances and overall business performance
• Ability to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Assistance and study support available for relevant financial qualifications
• Retail industry experience desirable