Assistant Management Accountant

Why Apply for This Role?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Excellent opportunity for career progression
• Broad exposure across management accounts and commercial finance
• Support with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Join an established and successful local business
• Friendly and supportive finance team
• Full-time, permanent position

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant to join an established business and develop their management accounting experience.

About the Job

Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of the wider finance team, the Assistant Management Accountant will support the preparation of monthly and annual accounts while providing valuable financial analysis across the business.

This is a varied position offering exposure to management accounts, payroll, budgeting, forecasting and manufacturing cost analysis. The successful candidate will also help management understand commercial performance through accurate reporting and analysis of key performance indicators.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparing variance analysis and performance reports
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analysing manufacturing costs and commercial performance
• Processing payroll and supporting pension administration
• Assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management
• Preparing statutory submissions
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
• Working with the Management Accountant on cost-reduction initiatives
• Providing financial support to departments across the business
• Completing additional ad hoc duties within the finance function

Your Skills & Experience

• At least two years experience within an accounts or finance environment
• Qualified Accounting Technician, Part-Qualified Accountant or equivalent practical experience
• Good understanding of accounts and financial statements
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Confident working independently and meeting tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, professional and commercially minded approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy finance team
• Previous experience within manufacturing would be advantageous
• Payroll experience would be beneficial
• Experience using Navision or DeFacto would be advantageous

Location: Magherafelt
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

For further information on this opportunity, or if you are considering the next step in your career, get in touch with Jasmin Yasin at HireIQ in complete confidence.