At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations, manage records, and assist in producing management information.
- Company: A well-established business with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: Salary between £30,000 to £35,000, ongoing training, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with genuine opportunities for growth and a positive working atmosphere.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative environment and develop your finance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
A well-established business is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join its finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. The organisation offers exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities and genuine opportunities for career development.
As Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the business. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing transactional finance activities, and assisting with the production of management information. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Processing invoices, billing activities, and financial transactions.
- Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring accurate financial results.
- Preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
- Monitoring outstanding payments and liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Reviewing credit limits and supporting credit control processes.
- Maintaining accurate customer and supplier ledgers, journals, and financial records.
- Producing regular and ad-hoc financial reports to support business decision-making.
- Supporting internal and external audits.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Assisting with expense administration and reconciliations.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting.
Previous experience in an accounts or finance is required, along with experience working with both sales and purchase ledgers. Strong bookkeeping and financial administration knowledge, excellent attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines are essential. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, are also necessary. A proactive and professional approach with a desire to develop your career within finance is important.
Permanent full-time position with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience. Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team, ongoing training and professional development opportunities, exposure to a broad and varied accounting role, and genuine opportunities for career progression. Competitive benefits package and positive working environment.
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Assistant Management Accountant in Wednesbury employer: Hays Accounts and Finance
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