Assistant Management Accountant
- Recruiter
- CMS
- Location
- Edinburgh, Lothian
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 25 May 2017
- Closes
- 31 May 2017
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
We are currently looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to be based in our Edinburgh office. The role will be to assist and support the group finance function, in carrying out monthly reconciliations, profit and loss analysis as well as preparation of the Monthly Overheads reports. Assist in month end closing and profit finalisation, production of financial reports and other ad hoc tasks.
About the role
Key duties of this position include;
Responsible for preparing and posting month end journals
Analysis of the monthly financial performance and reports of individual business units against objectives.
Prepare, and distribute Monthly Overhead reports to budget holders to support performance management and target achievement.
Assist in preparing the Group's annual budget and quarterly forecast.
Assist in the year end audit.
Assist in preparing the Group's annual transfer pricing charges.
Responsible for completing surveys.
To ensure the chart of accounts is maintained correctly in all of its dimensions (individual elements all the way through to reporting structures).
Support the team as required, providing cover for team members in times of absence.
Have a full understanding of all procedures and systems in place - “roll sleeves up” and help the team when necessary.
Maintain good relationships with other departments within the business
About you
Part qualified - CIMA or ACCA or Equivalent
A degree in finance and accounting
Good MS Excel skills
Good and practical knowledge of current accounting standards
Experience in management accounting role
Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and persevere to get the job done
Able to discuss and present issues in a confident, professional and appropriate way
Diligent and reliable in nature
Well organised with determination to meet agreed deadlines
Ability to multi task and prioritise workload
Result & achievement oriented to a high standard
Good communication skills and the ability to deal with non-finance related personal
Good attention to detail
About us
CMS is an international organisation with market leading businesses throughout Europe, The Middle East, Asia and beyond.
CMS, Nabarro and Olswang have recently combined to create a truly modern, ambitious, sector driven and technology focused firm for the future. Together we are the 6th largest UK law firm (by UK revenue) and the 6th largest law firm globally (by headcount) with outstanding global reach: serving 39 countries across 70 offices.
All 3 firms have very similar values running through them which will ring true after the combination. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that's tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What's more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.
Equal opportunities
We welcome and promote diversity among our staff and we are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practice.
If you are interested please apply online or contact Phoebe Napier, Recruitment Advisor for more information.
About the role
Key duties of this position include;
Responsible for preparing and posting month end journals
Analysis of the monthly financial performance and reports of individual business units against objectives.
Prepare, and distribute Monthly Overhead reports to budget holders to support performance management and target achievement.
Assist in preparing the Group's annual budget and quarterly forecast.
Assist in the year end audit.
Assist in preparing the Group's annual transfer pricing charges.
Responsible for completing surveys.
To ensure the chart of accounts is maintained correctly in all of its dimensions (individual elements all the way through to reporting structures).
Support the team as required, providing cover for team members in times of absence.
Have a full understanding of all procedures and systems in place - “roll sleeves up” and help the team when necessary.
Maintain good relationships with other departments within the business
About you
Part qualified - CIMA or ACCA or Equivalent
A degree in finance and accounting
Good MS Excel skills
Good and practical knowledge of current accounting standards
Experience in management accounting role
Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and persevere to get the job done
Able to discuss and present issues in a confident, professional and appropriate way
Diligent and reliable in nature
Well organised with determination to meet agreed deadlines
Ability to multi task and prioritise workload
Result & achievement oriented to a high standard
Good communication skills and the ability to deal with non-finance related personal
Good attention to detail
About us
CMS is an international organisation with market leading businesses throughout Europe, The Middle East, Asia and beyond.
CMS, Nabarro and Olswang have recently combined to create a truly modern, ambitious, sector driven and technology focused firm for the future. Together we are the 6th largest UK law firm (by UK revenue) and the 6th largest law firm globally (by headcount) with outstanding global reach: serving 39 countries across 70 offices.
All 3 firms have very similar values running through them which will ring true after the combination. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that's tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What's more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.
Equal opportunities
We welcome and promote diversity among our staff and we are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practice.
If you are interested please apply online or contact Phoebe Napier, Recruitment Advisor for more information.
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