At a Glance
- Tasks: Own the purchase ledger process and support month-end activities in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join a growing finance team with a focus on professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, study support, and a structured work schedule.
- Other info: Exciting chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Around two years of relevant experience and a commitment to professional development.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 32000 £ per year.
Assistant Management Accountant £28,000 - £32,000 Office-based 8 am - 4.30 pm Monday-Thursday, 8 am - 1.30 pm Friday.
Study Support Offered Our client is looking for an ambitious and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join their growing finance team.
This role is ideally suited to someone with and around two years experience in a purchase ledger, finance assistant or similar accounting role.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the purchase ledger function while developing broader month-end, reconciliation and management accounting skills.
The role will be split between end-to-end purchase ledger ownership and wider finance support, making it an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre early-career accountant who wants to progress into a more rounded management accounting role.
Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger Ownership Take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, including high-volume invoice processing (circa 800).
Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, investigating discrepancies where required.
Manage supplier queries professionally and follow issues through to resolution.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve differences in a timely manner.
Maintain supplier master data with strong attention to detail and control.
Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with internal approval procedures.
Maintain strong financial controls and support improvements to purchase ledger processes.
Month-End and Wider Finance Support Support purchase ledger month-end close activities.
Support balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
Assist with month-end journals (GRNI reviews and accruals), schedules and supporting analysis.
Provide information and analysis to support the wider finance team.
Support ad hoc finance tasks, reporting and process improvement projects as required.
Skills & Experience Around two years experience in a purchase ledger, finance assistant, assistant accountant or similar finance role.
AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or committed to continuing professional development in accounting and finance.
Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
Confident Excel and Microsoft Office user, including Pivot Tables, lookups and basic formulae.
Self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership of tasks and following issues through to completion.
Confident communicator, able to work effectively with suppliers and internal departments.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bagnall Hopkins Recruitment who is operating as an employment agency/business.
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Assistant Management Accountant in Leeds employer: Bagnall Hopkins Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic finance team as an Assistant Management Accountant, where your ambition and attention to detail will be nurtured in a supportive office environment. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers study support for AAT qualifications and fosters a collaborative culture that encourages professional development. Located in a vibrant area, this role provides a unique opportunity to take ownership of the purchase ledger while gaining valuable experience in management accounting.
Contact Details:
Bagnall Hopkins Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
