Assistant ManagementAccountant
Geographic Location/Area of activity-responsibility
Location: Essex (Stansted Area)
Until August 2025, the employee may be based in a temporary office within the Stansted area, with a planned relocation to a new permanent office, also located in the same area.
All employees could be asked to travel for business purposes.
Accountability andObjectives
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.Analyzecosts andidentifyareasforefficiencyimprovements.
Prepare and analyse financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Conduct cost analysis and control, identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to guide strategic planning.
Partner with business units to deliver financial insights and performance analysis.
Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools for efficiency and automation.
Monitor key financial KPIs, identifying trends and risks to improve business performance.
Always operate according to Group culture, values, rules and procedures.
Experience:5 years of experience in comparable role in well-structured international companies is needed
Qualifications:University degreeand a recognised UK accounting qualification(CIMA/ACCA etc)
-A Master and or any other further qualification especially in MBA is appreciated
Knowledge:Good Financial and accounting knowledge is needed
-Knowledge of international accounting standards is recommended
-A good knowledge of most important IT tools is needed
-A good knowledge of SAPECC 6(CO, FI, Business Object modules) is needed
-Knowledge of HFM consolidation System is highly appreciated
Languages:
-Fluencyin English
-An additional language is a plus
Mindset&Interpersonalskills
Capability in dealing with complexity in a multinational environment is needed
Capability to promote team-working and collaboration among the different functions both at local and Group level is highly recommended
An attitude to measure performances by KPIs is highly recommended
An hands-on approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines are highly appreciated
A good understanding of main company processes is appreciated
Business judgment and curiosity are required
Good communication skills with all levels of the organization are required
Every role with our client requires a degree of mobility and flexibility. From time to time, employees may be asked to support adjacent roles based on business needs or personal development opportunities. These adjustments are short-term, with full training provided as needed, always ensuring a safe working environment.
?We keep things simple, on subject, and focusedwhether communicating, problem-solving, or working.
?We appreciate ambition and the drive for improvement, balanced with experience and capability.
?We nurture and thrive in a robust, challenging environment while maintaining respectful and human working practices.
?Every employee takes responsibility for their own quality standards and strives to improve them each day.
?Our decisions are grounded in facts and solid analysis, guided by instinct and convictionwe take risks but never compromise safety.
?Above all, we care about the happiness and well-being of our people, customers, and planet, embedding this into our daily work.