Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Reports to: Assistant Financial Controller
Employment type: Full time, permanent
Location: Home based with 1 day a week in our Burntwood, Staffordshire Head office
Salary: Competitive DOE
About the role
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as an Assistant Management Accountant. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting our financial operations by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, analysing financial data, and providing valuable insights to drive informed business decisions.
About Busy Bees
Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading childcare provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life.
Why you'll love working for us
* Sector-leading family leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
* Smart Hive – our 24/7 employee benefits platform with retail, travel, and cinema discounts
* Childcare discount
* Your birthday off every year plus 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps
* Professional development through our in-house training academy and access to further qualification
Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly profit and loss accounts
* Preparation of detailed monthly balance sheet control accounts
* Reconciliation and maintenance of accruals & prepayments schedules
* Reconciliation of head Office bank accounts
* Assistance with the production of month end reports
* Development of strong relationships with other departments to ensure accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting
* Focus on continuous improvement to drive efficiencies in monthly tasks and processes
* Assistance with year-end audit requests
* Any other ad hoc jobs as requested by the UK Financial Controller or Assistant Financial Controller
Key skills & Experience
* Part/fully AAT qualified or suitable management accounts or finance experience
* Strong Excel skills
* Must be able to work effectively without supervision
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills
Apply now and take the next step in your finance career with Busy Bees at an exciting time of growth.