Assistant Management Accountant

To assist in the management of financial controls for a global company who specialise in the provision of critical industrial services.

To develop and operate appropriate systems and controls which enable the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly management accounts and other statistical information to provide decision support to the business.

Client Details

The client based in Warrington is a global PLC working in the construction industry.

Founded over 100 years ago the company has a history of acquiring new businesses around the world.

The client has a diverse and dynamic workforce and are dedicated to ongoing career development.

Description

Reporting to the Finance Manager your role as Assistant Management Accountant will include:

• Assist in producing the monthly Management Accounts for the group.
• Ensure all accounting entries are processed in the most efficient manner, with reconciliations of balances on a monthly basis.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset register ensuring financial controls are adhered to.
• Ensure full reconciliation of all control accounts are reported to the Finance Manager on a monthly basis to be reviewed before submitting to Management Accounts.
• To assist financial planning for annual budget and forecasting production.
• Ensure all company reports are reconciled back to the monthly accounts.
• Any other ad hoc duties reasonably requested by the Finance Manager or Chief Financial Officer.

Profile

The successful applicant to the Assistant Management Accountant role will be:

• Ideally part-qualified and studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
• Thorough understanding of accounting functions such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and management accounting.
• Organisational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently explain financial information to non-financial staff.
• Excellent IT skills including use of Excel and accountancy packages.
• Enthusiasm to play a full part in supporting the development of the business.

Job Offer

As Assistant Management Accountant you will receive a great package which includes:

• £25k basic salary.
• Company bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday.
• Full study support
• Opportunity to work for a global brand with scope for development and progression.
• Free parking.