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Position: Assistant Management Accountant - 9 month fixed term contract Working Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per week (Great Work-Life Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 9 MonthsMy client is currently recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their friendly & personable Finance Team in the Farnborough area. This will be on an initial fixed-term contract of 9 months. This is an integral role reporting to and working closely with the Finance Manager. The Assistant Management Accountant will have responsibility for supporting the efficient and timely preparation of the financial and management reports, as well as interacting with the wider business to ensure accuracy and rigour in the accounts and reporting, ensuring tasks and deadlines are met.Key responsibilities:Financial and Management Reporting:Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports, including customer invoicing, debtors reporting, and contract management accounts.Assist with monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and full-year reporting packs in line with company and group requirements.Prepare for annual and interim audits, confidently communicating with auditors.Support annual budget and periodic forecast preparation.Reconcile balance sheets to ensure integrity and understanding.Analysing financial, commercial, and project data to support the business.Financial Accounting Skills:Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliation preparation.Ensure correct posting of transactions within balance sheets and profit and loss statements according to accounting standards.Business Partnership and Process Support:Understand key business drivers and take actions to improve performance.Collaborate with the finance manager on month-end and year-end close processes.Participate in the audit process with the team.Work with the Group Finance community to resolve issues across entities.Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
- Part-Qualified Accountant: Enrolled in ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
- Financial and Management Accounting Expertise: Strong knowledge in financial and management accounting.
- Analytical Skills: Proficient at analysing data to find solutions.
- Commercial and Financial Support: Provides support to senior management.
- Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to complex environments.
- Confident Communicator: Strong communication skills across disciplines.
- Systems Proficiency: Familiar with accounting software (preferably Sage200) and Excel.
In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:Competitive Group Pension SchemeComprehensive Life AssuranceComprehensive Income ProtectionComprehensive Travel InsuranceComprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation)Free Car Parking2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)Investment in Training, Qualifications, and Professional Development
