Assistant Management Accountan

Position: Assistant Management Accountant

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000per year

Location: Leeds, Garforth

Benefits: Free gym membership, free parking, childcare vouchers, pension scheme and many more.

My client is a rapidly expanding Yorkshire based group of companies. Under the guidance of Chairman and founder it consists of various core businesses across a selection of industry sectors.

They are recruiting for a key member of the Finance Team who will support the Financial Controller & ensure that within the separate Software & Solutions divisions accurate financial records are maintained, financial transactions are promptly & accurately processed, high quality financial information is provided to the business & that assets are safeguarded.

Responsibilities:

· Assisting in preparation of accurate Management Accounts including balance sheet, cash flow statement & intercompany balances reconciliation for review.

· Ensure all bank accounts are updated daily & reconciled at least weekly, preferably daily.

· Manage the aged debtor report & credit control, including fully managing the sales ledger – sales invoicing, direct debit processing & customer account queries.

· Manage the purchase ledger function ensuring accuracy & completeness.

· Prepare & process monthly payroll

· Prepare VAT Return pack monthly.

· Help to prepare the year-end audit file, tax pack & draft statutory financial statements.

· Contribute to the Divisional annual Budget update.

· Any other task, consistent with the position as required.

Person Specification:

· Strong personal drive – A “Can do” approach with tenacity & strong desire to develop personal skills & experience in a dynamic, commercial environment.

· Versatility & flexibility – ability to adapt to changes in agenda & task requirement

· Diligence to ensure work is completed to the highest standard; accurately & efficiently

· Takes full ownership of own role & objectives

· Inquisitive – prepared to question the status quo whilst maintaining respect.

· Proactive in seeking guidance when working beyond current knowledge or experience

· Resourceful in seeking guidance & problem solving

Skills and Qualifications:

· Relevant Financial qualification/experience – Ideally part qualified CIMA/ACCA

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

· Experience of accounting within industry.

· Ideally will possess experience with Sage (50/200/Payroll).

· Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels

· Able to prioritise work based on deadlines & importance

If you have the relevant experience and would like to work for a dynamic forward thinking business