Full job descriptionOur client is is need of an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance function based in Leicester. The role is paying up to £30,000 per annum and is fully on-site. Experience in professional services environments is preferred.


What you’ll do:


*Support the month-end reporting process by preparing and maintaining schedules for fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and posting journals to ensure timely completion.
*Assist in drafting monthly management accounts and performance reports, including conducting variance analysis and providing insightful commentary for review by senior finance staff.
*Maintain balance sheet reconciliations diligently, investigating discrepancies and resolving reconciling items promptly to uphold financial accuracy.
*Contribute to the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory or regulatory submissions by ensuring underlying records are complete and accurate.
*Take responsibility for designated areas of purchase and nominal ledgers by reviewing transactions regularly and resolving queries efficiently.
*Review purchase ledger, expenses, credit card payments, and nominal payment processes while providing guidance and cover as needed to support team operations.
*Prepare audit schedules meticulously and respond to routine audit queries while escalating complex matters appropriately to maintain compliance standards.
*Assist with year-end statutory accounts preparation including tax analysis and reconciliation of supporting schedules to facilitate smooth annual reporting.


What you bring:


*Sound understanding of management accounting principles including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets management, journal postings which enables you to deliver accurate financial reporting.
*Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting processes ensures you can contribute effectively during critical periods.
*Ability to prepare balance sheet reconciliations with skill in identifying discrepancies allows you to maintain high standards of financial accuracy.
*Proficiency in producing financial reports with variance analysis demonstrates your capability to support informed business decisions.
*Working knowledge of VAT regulations along with financial compliance requirements means you can handle statutory submissions confidently.
*Competence in managing ledgers-including purchase ledger, nominal ledger, expense processes-ensures smooth transaction processing within the finance function.
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis techniques empower you to manipulate data efficiently for reporting purposes.
*Experience using finance/accounting systems for transaction processing and report generation supports operational effectiveness within the team.
*Ability to interpret financial data accurately while identifying trends or risks helps drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance processes.
*Understanding of robust financial controls coupled with commitment to accuracy confidentiality data integrity underpins your reliability as a trusted team member.
*Experience supporting audits by preparing documentation/schedules ensures compliance with external requirements.
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