Assistant Management Accountant in Preston

Description

Company Details and Job Overview:

A service based business on the outskirts of Preston are strengthening their finance team by recruiting a new Assistant Management Accountant.

This is an ideal career move for a CIMA/ACCA studier or somebody who is AAT qualified with exposure to management accounting duties already, looking to further build on these skills within a busy finance function. Career advancement opportunities will become available for the successful candidate, to involve more responsibility including staff management.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•Competitive starting salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
•A full study package
•Office based working with opportunity to work 1-2 days from home once established in the role
•25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
•Company pension
•Ongoing support, training and development to include regular reviews and 1-2-1’s with the Finance Manager

Your New Role as Assistant Management Accountant:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, as Assistant Management Accountant some specific responsibilities will include:

•Producing monthly management accounts including commentary and analysis for review by the Finance Manager
•Posting accruals, prepayments and journals
•Balance sheet reconciliations
•Maintenance of the fixed asset register
•Preparing VAT returns
•Oversee sales and purchase ledger, covering as required
•Support with payroll processing as required
•Liaise with budget holders and provide financial information and advice
•Involvement with continual improvement initiatives relating to system and process enhancements

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or studying CIMA/ACCA (study support will be offered). Practical experience in month end/management accounts is required, with the drive to further expand in this area. Strong IT skills are required with good Excel ability and exposure to Sage is advantageous but not essential.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.