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Assistant Management Accountant

Hays PLC

Rotherham

On-site

GBP 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their growing team in Barnsley. This role presents an exciting opportunity to support management accounting functions and contribute to financial planning, analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports, managing cash flow forecasts, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for someone looking to enhance their skills and advance their career in a thriving business environment.

Opportunities for professional development

Career progression

Study support

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA or CIMA is preferred.

Assist in preparation of financial reports and management accounts.
Support in the development of budgets and forecasts.

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Management Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Assistant Management Accountant | Barnsley | Up to £35,000

Your new company

A thriving business based in Barnsley that has gone through massive growth and change, is now looking to expand its team and is looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. The successful candidate will support the management accounting functions and contribute to financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Your new role

You will assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, support the consolidation of financial statements, and prepare variance analysis reports providing insights into financial performance. Additionally, you will support in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring prompt resolution of reconciling items, and supporting the preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments.

Key Responsibilities:

The preparation of management accounts
Preparation of VAT data and VAT returns
Cash flow statements, cash flow forecasts and cash monitoring
The production of quarterly reporting
Responding to queries
Dealing with year-end audit engagements including preparation of relevant files, managing timelines, and resolving issues
Monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, be part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA), possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. You will have previously supported management accounts updating accruals and prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations. You will be looking to develop your skills and experience more and continue budgeting and forecasting.

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £35,000
Opportunities for professional development and career progression, study support.

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