Management Accounts Assistant

Morson Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accounts Assistant on a long-term contract for 12 months. The role involves providing financial accounting services, preparing reports, and managing accounts. The ideal candidate should possess an HNC in Accounting and have demonstrable experience in finance, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a finance role, managing and developing teams.
• Ability to analyse numerical data in a logical and accurate manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and financial accounting reports to Dounreay and NDA.
• Prepare and issue monthly NDA reports/invoices with documentation.
• Manage and reconcile Dounreay/NDA accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

HNC in Accounting or equivalent qualification

Tools

U4BW or similar ERP system

Job description

Overview

Our client Dounreay based in Thurso are recruiting a Management Accounts Assistant to join them on a long-term contract, initially for 12 months.

A vacancy has arisen within finance directorate for management accounts assistants, to cover a fixed period of 12 months. The purpose of the post is to provide a management and financial accounting service to Dounreay.

Hear from the hiring manager: We are looking for someone to join our team who has the ability to support the finance function ensuring consistency in all areas. They should have a good understanding of team working principles, behaviours and dynamics and be able to collaborate with Dounreay and NRS colleagues to initiate and implement best practice. Knowledge and understanding of U4BW or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and financial accounting reports and commentary to Dounreay and NDA
• Prepare and issue monthly NDA reports/invoices and supporting documentation
• Manage and reconcile Dounreay/NDA accounts
• Analyse transactions and reconciliations within the balance sheet and profit and loss account taking corrective action
• Maintain the Dounreay financial structures within U4BW
• Maintain records on Dounreay restructuring programme, prepare payments to pensions admin office and allocate charges accordingly
• Review and update working instructions and procedures
• Manage the delegations database
• Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to the post

Aptitudes, qualifications and experience

• HNC in Accounting or equivalent qualification plus experience
• Demonstrable experience in a finance role, managing and developing teams
• Ability to analyse numerical data in a logical and accurate manner
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Post specific physical capability analysis