Job Opportunity: Assistant Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)Location: Sunderland (Hybrid - 3 days from home, 2 days in the office)Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)Salary: £33,000 per annumAre you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic and supportive environment? Hays are currently recruiting for anAssistant Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation in Sunderland on a maternity cover basis.This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working from home three days a week, with two days in the office, and provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance team.Key Responsibilities:Maintain the finance system, ensuring accurate coding and project costingVerify and post journals as requiredCalculate and post income and expenditure accruals and prepaymentsPrepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysisConduct income reconciliation and analysisEnsure revenue recognition aligns with accounting standardsAssist in the preparation of quarterly management accountsSupport the finance team in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecastsCollaborate with business managers to identify sustainable cost-saving opportunitiesReview supplier contracts and recommend renewals or alternativesPrepare reports to assess the financial performance of ongoing projectsWhat We're Looking For:Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting roleStrong Excel and financial modelling skillsExcellent attention to detail and analytical thinkingAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk