The Assistant Management Accountant supports the Management Accountant in preparing accurate reconciliations and management accounts, ensuring timely and compliant financial reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with various departments to improve financial processes and insights.
Client Details
The client, based in Portsmouth, is a well-established retail organization experiencing growth and is now seeking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to support their expanding finance function. They are committed to financial integrity and operational excellence, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and high standards in financial reporting and compliance.
Description
Assistant Management Accountant:
- Support the Management Accountant in preparing reconciliations and management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Process bank transactions, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Identify and resolve queries related to reconciliations and management accounts, escalating issues when necessary.
- Collaborate with departmental heads and other teams to ensure smooth financial operations and effective communication.
- Ensure all financial processes adhere to accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and introduce automation.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
Profile
Assistant Management Accountant:
- Accountancy Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles, with hands-on experience in balance sheet reconciliations, management accounts, and financial analysis.
- Attention to Detail: Strong ability to process transactions accurately, spot discrepancies, and maintain high standards of data accuracy.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills for collaborating with various departments and presenting financial data.
- Analytical Skills: Skilled in analyzing financial information, identifying trends, and generating insights.
- Problem-Solving: Proficient in troubleshooting issues, determining root causes of discrepancies, and suggesting process improvements.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
- Teamwork and Adaptability: Able to work collaboratively across departments and adapt to changing priorities and challenges.
Job Offer
- Study support
- Circa £35k salary
- Hybrid working