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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: £34,000 per annum
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic and supportive environment? Hays are currently recruiting for an
Assistant 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 costing
* Verify and post journals as required
* Calculate and post income and expenditure accruals and prepayments
* Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis
* Conduct income reconciliation and analysis
* Ensure revenue recognition aligns with accounting standards
* Assist in the preparation of quarterly management accounts
* Support the finance team in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts
* Collaborate with business managers to identify sustainable cost-saving opportunities
* Review supplier contracts and recommend renewals or alternatives
* Prepare reports to assess the financial performance of ongoing projects
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role
* Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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