Assistant Management Accountant

LS10

£28,000 - £32,000 (DOE) + Benefits

This professional, market leading service provider with over 15 years’ experience within staffing is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Management Accountant within their offices in Leeds

You’ll be part of the Finance Team based in Leeds and report directly to the Management Accountant and be part of the Group's finance team of 20+ staff based in Leeds. You will be responsible for handling the daily operation of all aspects of accounts payable and assist the production of monthly management accounts and statutory reporting.

This position will be essential in ensuring the prompt preparation of Management Accounts while actively contributing to various ad hoc reports and project initiatives. You will support the Accounts team with implementation of new accounting and expenses systems. There will be an opportunity to work on acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses as well as adapting and introducing new Management Accounts procedures for those companies.

Responsibilities

Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization.
Profit and loss report
Handle payment runs, including BACS and other methods, in a timely manner.
Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies or disputes with suppliers.
Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for procurement and payments.
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals and reconciliations.
Support the preparation of financial reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers.
Prepare accruals, prepayments, and other month-end adjustments.
Conduct Overhead analysis and take part in cost saving assessments.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
Collaborate with other teams inside and out of the Finance Department.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations

About You

Previous 2-3 years Assistant Management Accountant experience would desireable, preferably with a People-based high-volume services business (i.e. recruitment, consulting, professional services).
Strong IT/excel and reporting skills, analytical minded with attention to detail.
Ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial individuals.• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, especially during month-end and take responsibility for own workload.
Maintain accuracy while managing complex financial data.
Address discrepancies or issues with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
Respond positively to changing priorities and ad hoc tasks.
Handle disputes or discrepancies with professionalism and tact.
Manage sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity.
Proactive and self-motivated to complete tasks to a professional standard.
Ability to work independently.
A natural positive and friendly attitude.