Assistant Management Accountant | £30,000 - £35,000 + Study | Chorley (office-based) | Incredible Benefits | Mentorship and Progression
Axon Moore are proud to be working alongside a rapidly-growing business based in Chorley in their search for an ambitious and driven, Assistant Management Accountant seeking long-term growth and progression opportunities.
Working alongside an exceptional Head of Finance, this broad and varied role will involve assisting with the production of management accounts, including, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, etc. As well as cashflows, banking and transactional activities, all whilst playing a pivotal role in the growth and success of the business.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Assisting with month-end, including preparing and posting journals, variance analysis and generating management accounts
Analysing costs and expenses and identifying areas for cost control and efficiency improvements
Assisting with forecasting and budget preparation
Balance sheet reconciliations
Preparing and presenting management reports on key financial metrics
Assisting with monthly cost of sales reporting and helping to identify improvements and areas for investigation
Creating and implementing analytical tools and reports, variances, trends and opportunity for improvement to add value for the wider business
Internal and external audits
Liaising with all departments and assisting in preparing management reporting
Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations and internal policies
Providing financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Required Skills and Experience:
At least two years’ experience in a similar management accounts role
AAT Qualified or ACCA/CIMA Part Qualified (Desirable)
Strong Excel and IT skills
Boast a tenacious, problem-solving attitude
Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach
Excellent attention to detail
Well organised and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Benefits:
Study support and progression pathways
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday off
Request additional holidays
10% Pension contributions
Gym memberships
Discounts
Private medical insurance
Subsidised lunches
“Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team at (url removed).” INDFIN