Assistant Management Accountant

Our client is one of the leading companies in the interactive entertainment industry, well-established worldwide with headquarters in Japan. We’re currently recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant to join their friendly and professional team in London. As a Junior Management Accountant, the job holder is to work closely with the Corporate Planning Manager to support the Corporate Planning team across a variety of projects as well as maintaining the day-to-day tasks of the management accounting function and providing support to other functions as required.

Job Description:

• Budget / Forecasting: Collate and process data accurately on the forecast tools for budgeting, forecasting and reporting purposes. Produce regular reconciliations of actuals and forecast data. Support with the preparation of the financial review package for the monthly board meeting. Communicate effectively with other team members to interpret forecast data. Support the Corporate Planning team with the production of other required reports for meetings in a timely manner. Ensure that the uploading of actual data onto the forecasts system is accurate and done in a timely manner. Support with the preparation of cashflow statements and review liaising with other teams and subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and understanding in order to explain discrepancies with budget and prior cashflow.
• Tracking Analysis: Produce regular tracking reports relating to spend and gross sales. Assist in the preparation of monthly analysis reports for our Headquarters in Japan. Provide regular analysis reports of budget, actuals and forecast.
• Business Support: Ensure that the master data is maintained and process regular data uploading across the forecast system, stock in channel tracking system and expense system. Compile and process data for the financial planning process, including the evaluation of budget submissions, mid-term reviews, and future product line-ups.
• Other Duties: Work proactively as a member of the Corporate Planning Team, collaborating and supporting other roles. Perform additional duties where required, including project work to streamline and strengthen current processes.

Requirements:

• Experience in preparing reports, running finance transactions and preparing reconciliations (ideally in a Finance Department).
• A critical thinker, with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a good understanding of PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP and Oracle Essbase would be advantageous.
• An aspiring management accountant seeking a long-term career in accounting.
• Part qualified, studying towards a CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification essential.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Conditions:

• Salary - Negotiable depending on experience, £30-45,000 per annum
• Location - London
• Other benefits available

For more details, please contact us immediately!