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 full-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.
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