Junior Management Accountant

Modern Networks Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values your skills and offers a supportive environment for your professional growth. As part of a dynamic finance team, you will play a key role in producing accurate financial reports and supporting strategic decision-making. This role not only promises great prospects for career advancement but also emphasizes a healthy work-life balance in a collaborative atmosphere. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will be part of a team that values every individual's contribution. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA with a desire to complete the qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly reports and month-end management accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager with compliance and reporting.
• Manage financial KPIs and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Inquisitive and methodical approach

Education

Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA

Tools

XERO

NetSuite

Job description

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Who we Are:

Established in 2000, Modern Networks provides information and communications technology solutions and support to businesses nationwide. We take time to understand and anticipate the challenges facing our customers today. We partner with technology vendors including HP, Cisco, NetApp, Microsoft, and VMWare to deliver market leading technology solutions which enable organisations to increase their business efficiency, improve customer service and reduce business costs.

What you'll be doing:

• Production of weekly reporting and month end management accounts to ensure accurate and timely presentation of actual results, forecasts and targets. Prepare and conduct weekly and monthly cost reviews.
• Support the Finance Manager in the delivery of all monthly / weekly reporting. Ensure consistency and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Manage, monitor, interrogate and report on financial KPIs to understand areas of focus for the team.
• Handle internal queries and provide financial support for staff on site.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Be the designated cover for the Accounts Payable manager.
• Help with AP / AR queries when requested.
• Work with the Finance Manager to ensure a smooth close to month end by Work day 5 across the 4 legal entities.
• Preparation & management of the weekly cashflow position and keeping the Finance Manager updated on any key issues or risks.
• Provide support for the FP&A team in preparation for all group entities periodic Financial budgets, Re-Forecasts and insightful analysis as required.

What we're looking for:

• Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA. Desire to complete professional accountancy qualification.
• Inquisitive and methodical engendering confidence.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to handle and manipulate large amounts of data.
• Attention to detail, with emphasis on validity and accuracy of transactions.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), building partner confidence through regular and clear dialogue.
• Experience resolving reconciling items, establishing root cause together with developing processes to create efficiencies.
• A strong desire to solve problems, coach along with a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Technically up to date with a good understanding of UK reporting standards.
• Good systems experience, ideally XERO or NetSuite.

What you’ll get from us:

• Great prospects - once you’ve got to grips with our systems and processes, you’ll have the opportunity to progress with us.
• Knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun colleagues.
• A career with room for your personal life in a work environment where everyone knows the value of a healthy work-life balance.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion - we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Sounds like you?

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for delivering a world class service, you will find a home here at Modern. Or if you’re still not convinced, drop us a line at recruitment@modern-networks – we’ll arrange an informal chat about the role.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting