Astute Recruitment are working with a well-established company in Barton-Under-Needwood who are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate calculation of accounting journals in line with Group policies and accounting standards, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets
- Prepare management accounts from Sage 50 using Excel reporting
- Assist in monitoring performance against targets, understanding and reporting variances
- Support the preparation of the monthly forecast of the Group’s financial position
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain accrual and prepayment schedules
- Maintain the fixed asset registers
- Assist in the preparing financial statements
- Support the annual audit process
- Assist with VAT returns
- Support the purchase ledger and sales ledger teams
- Deputise for the Head of Finance or Group Accounts Payable Supervisor, including staff management when required
Candidate Experience and Requirements:
- Experience in a similar role ideal
- Exposure to management accounts preparation ideal
- AAT Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) desirable but not essential
- Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage 50 desirable but not essential
- Ability to extract and interpret financial data
Benefits and Hours:
- Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience
- Study support provided for the right candidate
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Working hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday; 8:30am - 3:30pm on Fridays