Junior Management Accountant

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Job summary

A leading independent retail group in London is seeking a Temporary Junior Management Accountant to support the Management Information team. The role involves month-end journal calculations, profit and loss statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliation. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to learning accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP and pivot tables).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to deliver reports to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and post month-end journals.
• Prepare and review monthly profit and loss statements.
• Produce and reconcile store expense schedules.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Effective communication

Enthusiastic approach

Job description

Junior Management Accountant - Temporary Position

Our client is an independent retail group with a number of premises in the London area.

An opportunity has arisen in the Central Finance Function for the position of a Temporary Junior Management Accountant.

The Junior Management Accountant will be required to support the Management Information team in all aspects of their work.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Calculate and post month-end journals
2. Prepare and review monthly profit and loss statements
3. Prepare, review, and reconcile balance sheets with commentary
4. Produce and reconcile store expense schedules
5. Ad hoc tasks as required

Required Competences and Attributes:

• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to pick up tasks quickly
• Able to deliver reports to tight deadlines
• Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the business
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach, keen to learn accountancy and finance systems

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract Details: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm - 3 to 4 months duration