Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant 

Up to £29,439 per annum 

Stockport 

Full Time 

Permanent 

Our client are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to enable them to thrive through effective and innovative financial management. 

Working alongside the Management Accountant, you will provide support in budget management activities including budget monitoring, budget setting and production of the management accounts. 

You'll assist in the development, appraisal and implementation of new business initiatives, systems and processes to ensure an effective and robust financial control environment. Further to this you will support the ongoing development and improvement of financial monitoring and reporting arrangements to ensure such information meets the needs of users in a clear and concise manner. 

Could this be the perfect role for you? 

Their ideal candidate will have / be: 

· AAT Qualified or equivalent 

· Aspiring or working towards a full CCAB /CIMA qualification (desirable) 

· Experience of working as part of a team, contributing to the production of annual budgets, monthly management accounts and final accounts for a key service area or complex organisation 

· Experience of working with complex financial systems and operational systems with financial dependencies and interfaces 

· A proven track record of identifying and implementing improvements to financial services and resolving complex financial issues 

· A thorough understanding of the principles of accounting, budgeting, monitoring, and financial management 

· Good practical skills in using Microsoft word and Excel 

· The ability to prepare, present and articulate clear and accurate financial information 

Their modern office is a bright, positive working environment with great collaborative working spaces. They also value hybrid working arrangements and you will have the opportunity to shape and agree how you work between office and home to suit both your own and the business needs. 

They offer: 

· Pension - Access to a Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS). 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days after 5 years’ service 

· Health Cash Plan - Claim back a proportion of your everyday healthcare and medical expenses 

· Retail Discounts - Access to a wide range of discounts to provide savings on food and shopping 

· Flexible Working - Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements ensure you can achieve a healthy work life balance