Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant | Temporary 3 - 6 Month Contract | Up to £35,000 DOE | Long Eaton Astute Recruitment are partnering with a large, well-established and successful business based in Long Eaton to recruit an experienced Assistant Management Accountant for an immediate requirement. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA finance professional looking to join a fast-paced finance team on a temporary basis for an initial 3 - 6-month assignment.

Offering a salary of up to £35,000 DOE, this is a f ull-time, fully onsite position. The successful candidate must have previous experience supporting the production of management accounts and be available to start immediately or on a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts in line with accounting standards and company reporting requirements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts, including the preparation and posting of journals. Perform balance sheet, control account and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Support the production of annual statutory accounts and financial statements. Assist with weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting and treasury reporting.

Produce ad-hoc financial reports, analysis and commentary for senior management. Analyse financial data and key nominal accounts to identify trends, variances and areas requiring attention. Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations, additions and disposals. Support tax compliance activities and assist with relevant filings and returns. Provide support during internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor queries.

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure reporting deadlines and requirements are met. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and other finance projects as required.

About you:

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
Previous experience working within a management accounts environment. Be studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA (Part-Qualified). Strong month-end and management accounting experience. Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong Excel and systems skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.

A proactive and hands-on approach. Due to the urgency of this requirement, candidates must be immediately available or on a short notice period. Other roles you may have applied for:
Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Junior Management Accountant.