Assistant Management Accoutant
Posted 1 day ago by 1773471428
£35,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Summary: The role of Assistant Management Accountant involves supporting experienced Management Accountants within a collaborative finance team at a leading distribution specialist in Leeds. This position is ideal for an ambitious finance professional currently studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification, offering hands-on experience and the opportunity to take ownership of site accounts. The successful candidate will engage in end-to-end accounting, business partnering, and strategic support while developing their skills in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Producing fully reconciled monthly and year-end P&L and Balance Sheets.
- Liaising directly with depot managers and commercial teams to provide financial input and investigate queries.
- Assisting with central finance projects including vehicle leasing, utilities, and Capex analysis.
- Coordinating with both internal and external auditors to ensure financial integrity.
- Working closely with non-financial staff to influence and enhance overall business performance.
Key Skills:
- Currently pursuing a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
- Previous experience in the preparation and interpretation of management accounts is highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, specifically with Pivot Tables and Lookups.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £35,000 yearly
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Are you a proactive finance professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global market leader?
We are partnering with a world-class distribution specialist to find a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Leeds.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual currently studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA) to gain hands-on experience and progress toward full site responsibility.
The Role
Working within a collaborative head office team, you will initially support experienced Management Accountants across multiple high-turnover sites. As you develop, you will take sole ownership of your own site's accounts, becoming a key financial partner to the wider business.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Accounting: Producing fully reconciled monthly and year-end P&L and Balance Sheets.
- Business Partnering: Liaising directly with depot managers and commercial teams to provide financial input and investigate queries.
- Strategic Support: Assisting with central finance projects including vehicle leasing, utilities, and Capex analysis.
- Compliance & Audit: Coordinating with both internal and external auditors to ensure financial integrity.
- Profitability Analysis: Working closely with non-financial staff to influence and enhance overall business performance.
Your Profile
We are looking for a candidate with a pro-active, analytical mindset who thrives in a busy environment.
- Education: Currently pursuing a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
- Experience: Previous experience in the preparation and interpretation of management accounts is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, specifically with Pivot Tables and Lookups.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
What's on Offer?
- Salary: Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience).
- Bonus: Minimum annual bonus of £1,000.
- Study Support: Active support for your professional accounting journey.
- Flexibility: A hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home) and flexible start/finish times.
- Benefits: 5% matched pension contributions and Bike-to-Work scheme.
If this could be of interest, please apply or contact Cameron.Walsh@markssattin.com!
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