Assistant Management Accountant - London, United Kingdom - Simply 360 Search Ltd

Simply 360 Search Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, a global healthcare communications agency based in London, has an opening for a part qualified Assistant Management Accountant to join their team.

The main purpose of the role is to support the CFO and Senior Management Accountant in the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis and reporting.

To support the business to achieve key financialobjectives specifically containment of costs by ensuring processes are consistent across both businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Calculation of accrued and deferred revenue in line with Revenue Recognition principals and preparation of journals
Ensure a sound understanding of the business, our industry using your commercial acumen to competently carry out your role
Monthly variance analysis and exception reporting
Monthly & quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
Reconciliation of revenue related Balance Sheet control accounts
Assisting the Senior Management Accountant with yearend audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors

Key Monthly Duties

Complete month end reporting process for designated business areas adhering to reporting deadlines ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Prepare Net Sales for monthly Management Accounts reconciled to Trial Balance
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts which includes revenue recognition & normal month end journals
Manage intercompany re charges
Formatting of sales sheets
Generate monthly financial review in preparation for the following month
Assist Senior Management Accountant in annual tax reporting i.e. PSA calculation

Reporting

Issue timely and complete financial statements.
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to Senior Management Accountant.

Compliance

Coordinate the preparation of Year End Reporting Packs.
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

Finance Systems (Manual/Digital)

As required set up new, userfriendly Excel spreadsheet models
Support the achievement of relevant, timely financial and management information to support business decisions e.g., resourcing needs and increasing revenue streams
Play a supporting role in the planning and implementation of new systems, any updates, changes, or development of existing systems to support the strengthening of our business infrastructure, business efficiency and or growth
Contribute to the improvement and efficiencies in financial processes to improve accuracy and reduce time to prepare

Adhoc

To drive and or participate in projects some which may be across business areas as required
Work in partnership with the CFO & Senior Management Account to mentor junior members of the team and share knowledge to support development of skills

Ideally you will be either AAT, ACCA or CIMAM Part or fully qualified with advanced Excel skills with a good knowledge of Finance accounting systems (Agresso would be advantageous).

If this sounds like you then please send us your CV now