Assistant Management Accountant

Our client is a leading PE Backed business based in the LE4 (with hybrid working) area specialising within the Service industry.

As part of the companies continued expansion (both organic and via acquisition) FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Assistant Management / Financial Accountant.

This position promises to be varied, and progressive and will support the Group Financial Controller with a number of key tasks as part of the companies continued expansion.Whilst experience within a similar role is desirable, my client is also open to progressive candidates that have previously operated at a Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant / Book Keeper seeking a moving into an Assistant Management / Financial Accountant Position.

As part of the companies continued expansion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of an Assistant Management Accountant to join the business.

A key member of the accounting team, providing direct support to the Financial Controller for the Group. To assist in the recording of financial transactions across the nominal ledgers and payroll robust and efficient processes, adequate controls and segregation of duties. To support the preparation of both the Management and Statutory Accounts for the Group.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for daily cash management & postings, sales ledger, fixed assets and revenue transactions
• Daily banking, cash posting and cash allocation to support the Group’s Treasury function.
• Revenue processing and reconciliation to the Group’s accounting system (Xero.)
• Bank account administration, petty cash & wages processing, bank reconciliations and cash book
• Operation of the Sales Ledgers, collating and posting recharges and generating sales invoices.
• Maintenance of the Fixed Assets register which includes creation, processing invoices and generating Monthly Depreciation Journals.
• Reconciliation and balance of Control Accounts on a monthly basis.
• Provide monthly reporting to provide management information and the required audit information for revenues, sales ledger, fixed assets and cash
• Continuous process improvement to improve the efficiency of the accounting function
• To resolve Nominal Ledger cost allocation queries, posting monthly and ad hoc journals
• To undertake ad hoc duties as required and to work as part of a team to achieve monthly and annual team timetables and goals.
• Assist in the management of monthly payroll of around 100 staff to include P11D’s

The ideal candidate will be working towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA with broad finance experience ideally gained within a similar role.Those that aren’t actively studying but can demonstrate suitable experience will be considered and this client has agreed to provide study support for those wishing to progress.

A good level of IT Literacy is key, experience of Xero is desirable but not essential however candidates will need to be a competent used of MS Excel.

In return a competitive basic salary of up to £35,000 Including a Bonus, excellent benefits and study support towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA can be offered with excellent scope for development being offered.

This position also offers Hybrid Working.