Assistant Management Accountant
Full Time
Leeds
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join a company growing both organically and through further acquisitions. This role will be part of the Group’s finance team of 20+ staff based in Leeds. It will report directly to the Management Accountant and will handle the daily operation of all aspects of accounts payable and assist the production of monthly management accounts and statutory reporting.
This position will be essential in ensuring the prompt preparation of Management Accounts while actively contributing to various ad hoc reports and project initiatives. You will support the Accounts team with implementation of new accounting and expenses systems. You may also get opportunities to work on the acquisitions and integration of the acquired businesses, as well as adapting & introducing the new Management Accounts procedures for those companies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization. Profit and loss report
- Handle payment runs, including BACS and other methods, in a timely manner.
- Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies or disputes with suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for procurement and payments.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals and reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of financial reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers.
- Prepare accruals, prepayments, and other month-end adjustments.
- Conduct Overhead analysis and take part in cost saving assessments.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
- Collaborate with other teams inside and out of the Finance Department.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Skills/Experience
- Previous 2-3 years Assistant Management Accountant experience would help, preferably with a People-based high-volume services business (i.e. recruitment, consulting, professional services).
- Strong IT/excel and reporting skills, analytical minded with attention to detail.
- Ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial individuals.
- Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, especially during month-end and take responsibility for own workload.
- Maintain accuracy while managing complex financial data.
- Address discrepancies or issues with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Respond positively to changing priorities and ad hoc tasks.
- Handle disputes or discrepancies with professionalism and tact.
- Manage sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity.
- Proactive and self-motivated to complete tasks to a professional standard.
- Ability to work independently.
- A naturally Positive & friendly attitude