Management Accountant

Trial Balance Consulting; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious public services business is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves preparing management accounts and providing analytical insights. Ideal candidates should be part or fully AAT qualified, have strong accounting knowledge, and be eager to progress in their careers.

Qualifications

• Desire to develop career in management accounting.
• Strong knowledge in end-to-end accounting processes.
• Relevant vocational experience in finance considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce monthly management accounts.
• Conduct project analysis and costing.
• Assist with budgeting and business planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong IT skills

Knowledge of accounting policy

Education

Part/fully AAT qualified

Vocational experience in accounting

Job description

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We love recruiting for this business. Why? Because they’re a public services business that are absolutely at the top of their game and that’s easily demonstrated by their formidable growth. There aren’t many organisations that can boast that in the South West, particularly in the current climate. The business is professionally run by a highly experienced senior management team that base everything they do on impeccable customer service. And they’re a great company to recruit for too; open minded, efficient and decisive which means that their vacancies are filled promptly and without unnecessary processes.

They’ve tasked us with sourcing an exceptional Management Accountant to join their growing finance function. The role will work very closely to support their senior finance team with the key responsibility being to provide accurate management accounts, reports and deliver easy to digest commentary. The successful candidate will play a key part in the ongoing success of the finance function. Whilst it’s an analytical opportunity, it’s also one that works closely with colleagues throughout the business and has a highly commercial nature to it. Key responsibilities to include:

- Work with the senior finance team to prepare and produce monthly management accounts

- Project analysis and costing

- Preparation of KPI's

- Bank reconciliations

- Assist with all month end procedures to tight deadlines

- Assisting budgeting and business planning

- Assist in preparing for quarterly VAT reporting

Who’s right for the challenge? This role represents an exceptional opportunity for an Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant who wants to take a step up and focus on management reporting, so a strong desire and aptitude to develop your career is essential! Part/fully AAT qualified would be ideal but those with relevant vocational experience who are keen to progress will be given equal consideration.You’ll need strong knowledge in end-to-end accounting policy and very strong IT skills. It’s going to be a challenging, but extremely rewarding opportunity where the successful candidate will be an essential point of contact for all queries and support assistance.

For further details including a well-considered role specification, please contact Steve Roach quoting reference SR8540 ASAP.