Assistant Management Accountant - Search : Job Details

Search Consultancy are supporting a growing business in Leeds City Centre, with the appointment of an Assistant Management Accountant on a hybrid, full time basis.

Reporting to the Finance Director you will be responsible for the Management Accountants preparation, as well as the financial reporting and overseeing the transactional finance.

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting functions. Your primary responsibilities will involve assisting in the preparation of management accounts, financial analysis, budgeting, and ensuring financial processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support with variance analysis, identifying trends and providing insight into financial performance.
• Help in preparing budgets and forecasts, working closely with department heads.
• Reconcile balance sheets and bank accounts, resolving discrepancies as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and preparing journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports for management, highlighting key financial metrics.
• Assist in audits and compliance-related tasks.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as needed.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and management accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) and accounting software.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with non-finance staff.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines

What's on offer?

£35,000 per annum + company bonus scheme + excellent benefits.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.