Assistant Management Accountant

Description

Your new company

A respected and values-driven organisation in the South West, committed to making a positive impact on the community. With a strong focus on inclusion, development, and service excellence, they offer a supportive and collaborative working environment for finance professionals.

Your new role

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll play a key role within the finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting and compliance across the organisation. This newly created position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, contributing to the preparation of management accounts, budget monitoring, and financial analysis.Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and budget reports

Monitoring and reporting variances against budget

Preparing cash flow forecasts and maintaining daily cashbook entries

Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset register maintenance

Supporting the preparation of the annual audit file and liaising with auditors

Assisting with quarterly VAT returns

Preparing timely fee logs and raising sales invoices

Ensuring robust credit control processes

Line management of the Finance and Payroll Officer

Overseeing monthly payroll

Supporting the implementation of a new finance software system alongside the Finance Manager and CFOWhat you'll need to succeed

AAT Level 4 qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience

Experience preparing management accounts and analysing financial reports

Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and purchase ledger

Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of payroll administration

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organisational and time management skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalWhat you'll get in return

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Group Personal Pension with 8% employer contribution

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work schemeWhat you need to do now

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