De Beers Group Assistant Management Accountant

De Beers Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond company seeks an Assistant Management Accountant in Thatcham to handle financial reporting and assist with budgeting. The candidate should have experience in finance, familiar with Microsoft Dynamics and SAP, and a desire for continuous improvement. This role offers competitive salary, great benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Free onsite gym

Employee share schemes

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance-based environment supporting non-finance Managers.
• Ability to produce accurate schedules for reporting.
• Desire to simplify and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial data for PPTD Business Unit.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and vendor onboarding.

Skills

Financial reporting

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Part/qualification in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

Overview

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 provide a range of finance & administrative tasks to support the Management Accountant (PPTD) and wider PPTD operation. It is vital to form strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business. The individual will also take responsibility for implementing continuous improvement initiatives and 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 Dynamics 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.