Assistant Management Accountant
- Recruiter
- Heyland Finance
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Wigan
- Salary
- £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
- Posted
- 12 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2018
- Ref
- JW/0001
- Contact
- Jack Wiseman
- Job Title
- Assistant Accountant
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An expanding and dynamic specialist services organisation is currently looking to recruit an assistant management accountant to join their head office finance team in Wigan on a full-time, permanent basis.
Responsibilities of your new role
The successful assistant management accountant will be required to support the management accountant in the production of monthly management information, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and financial control.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing detailed balance sheet reconciliations;
- Reporting on variances and trend analysis;
- Assisting in preparation of group monthly management information pack in line with deadlines;
- Develop, prepare and maintain key performance reports and indicators;
- Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts;
- Working with auditors and external advisors as necessary; and
- Working as part of the Finance Department assisting in continuous improvement and change management within the department and across the business.
Skills, qualifications and experience
The services business is looking to receive applications from assistant management accountants who can demonstrate:
- Professional Accounting Qualification (P/Q - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or AAT).
- Previous experience working in the finance team of a £50m+ turnover business.
- Experience of budget and forecast modelling.
- Experience of delivering month end processes and reporting, and experience of using computerised finance packages. Strong excel skills are essential.
- Experience of dealing with VAT and PAYE.
- Experience of designing, implementing and managing finance processes and policies.
- Broad accounting knowledge and a high degree of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to manage conflict and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.
Salary and contract
This Wigan-based assistant management accountant position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and the successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £25,000 - £30,000, dependent upon experience.
Next steps
Ready to apply? If you’re a talented and ambitious accountant seeking a rewarding assistant management accountant role in Wigan, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch today to apply or discuss the role further.