Flexible Assistant Management Accountant – P&L & Analysis

Essex Highways; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Extra leave purchase option (up to 5)

RJ Rewards discounts

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ringway Jacobs operates Essex County Council contracts and seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial and management accounting duties. You will help prepare recharge invoices, assist with the monthly P&L and Balance Sheets, and advise budget holders to improve efficiency and performance.

You will work closely with Contract Managers and use Excel extensively for variance analysis and ad hoc modelling, all while maintaining strong financial controls and reporting to support

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Numerical and analytical skills to interpret financial data.
• Proficient in Excel including formulas and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with accounting software (D365 desirable).
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration with budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly recharge invoicing to ECC.
• Support preparation of monthly P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Advise budget holders on financial matters to improve efficiency.
• Build relationships with Contract Managers and budget holders.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and modelling.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Excel (formulas & pivot tables)

Microsoft D365

Communication skills

Time management

Explain financial information to non‑f

Attention to detail

Interpersonal & business partnering

Education

AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA studier

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Ringway Jacobs operates Essex County Council contracts and seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial and management accounting duties. You will help prepare recharge invoices, assist with the monthly P&L and Balance Sheets, and advise budget holders to improve efficiency and performance.

You will work closely with Contract Managers and use Excel extensively for variance analysis and ad hoc modelling, all while maintaining strong financial controls and reporting to support