Our client's dynamic and forward-thinking finance team is looking for a proactive and analytical Junior Management Accountant to join them. If you're looking to grow your career in management accounting and gain hands-on experience in financial analysis and reporting, this role is a perfect fit for you.
Job Overview:
As a Junior Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our client's finance team by assisting in the preparation of financial reports, supporting month-end close processes, and maintaining accurate financial records through double-entry bookkeeping. You will gain exposure to various aspects of management accounting, providing a solid foundation for your professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record financial transactions accurately using the double-entry method, ensuring the general ledger reflects all debits and credits correctly.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and variance analysis.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the finance team in budgeting and forecasting by providing relevant data and insights.
- Month-End Close: Help with month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the accurate recording of transactions.
- Cost Analysis: Monitor expenditures against budgets, providing variance analysis and identifying areas for cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Accounts Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, supplier statements, and intercompany transactions, resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Support Audits: Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving financial processes and support the implementation of new procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Ad-Hoc Reporting: Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required by management.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Starting towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role, with practical knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or SAP) and advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of management accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.