Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

£32,000 - £37,000 plus market leading benefits

Wythenshawe - Hybrid

6 Month FTC

B Corp Accredited Business!

Our Client, a leading manufacturer, is experiencing an exciting period of growth and as such now has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their South Manchester based team, initially on a 6-month fixed term contract.

**Candidates will have experience of management accounts, month end reporting, Strong Excel skills & excellent stakeholder engagement**

They offer a blended approach to work, giving you the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week on mutually agreed days. They also offer a great benefits package including Pension, Private Medical and Dental cover, 25 days leave, competitive salary, and an annual bonus scheme.

The role will be based at Head Office, they are close to Manchester Airport with excellent public transport links and the added advantage of free car parking and electric charge points if you choose to drive to work.

Job Purpose:

As a member of the Finance team, you will collaborate with the Managers to ensure precise and timely planning and reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Adhering to financial processes related to controlling, budget control, and monthly reporting.
• Focusing on providing support to a number of cost centres.
• Utilising integrated SAP and PCR platforms to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Partnering with key UK staff to deliver high-quality financial information and support to Cost Centre managers.

Responsibilities:

• M/E analysis of ACT costs to latest plan, including providing accruals postings.
• Maintaining accurate cost centre reports to facilitate efficient month end reporting & planning.
• Excellent understanding of Global Reporting Systems (PCR) and the interaction with SAP, to ensure proficiency in running reports to enable effective cost centre analysis.
• Maintenance of Smart Finance system and SAP CC data to ensure integrity in finance numbers.

• Develop an efficient monthly cost centre reporting process to ensure relevant information is available and understood by all Heads of cost centre, and all work is timely and accurate.
• Preparing and distributing cost centre reports to Managers and Heads of Department on a timely basis.
• Provide analysis and comments, as required by Management, on all key variances to planning.
• To have meetings with CC heads as required and build relationships with other areas of the business.
• Foster strong working relationships with cost centre leaders and act as a liaison between finance and the business.
• Ensure full understanding of UK planning process by BU/CC heads and carry out training where necessary to ensure Management buy-in.

• To ensure the integrity and accuracy of Purchase Requests. Involves being a first check for PR’s to ensure correct accounting data (cost centres, internal orders, and material groups).
• Ensure all internal processes for purchasing are adhered to, including regular monitoring of all commitments, timely closure of commitments, and work with the Procurement department and requesters to resolve any differences in accounting data.
• The Assistant Management Accountant will also be expected to undertake various tasks related to their role, which may vary depending on the specific needs of the business area they support. This includes, but is not limited to the preparation of reports, analysis of data, review of monthly P&L, maintain accurate workflows in SAP.

Experience Required:

• The candidate will have relevant accountancy experience, and be part qualified, including some prior experience of sales, purchase and general ledger.
• Relevant experience in management accounts, dealing with internal stakeholders, and managing budgets and ensuring timely monthly reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, be able to liaise Management, the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good organisational skills with a keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Be able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Customer focused, with experience of working cross functionally.
• Ambitious and dynamic individual who is driven and keen to develop.
• A high level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must, and some previous experience of SAP would be an advantage.

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15776