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Assistant Management Accountant

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Your new company 
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team in Chorley. This is initially a 6-month temporary contract, with the potential to become a permanentThe successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business while assisting with the production of accurate and timely management accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised finance professional with at least five years' experience in a similar role.
Your new role 

Perform daily banking transactions and complete accurate bank reconciliations.
Maintain and update the daily cash flow forecast.
Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
Manage and reconcile the company petty cash.
Administer company credit cards, including monitoring balances, reconciling expenditure, and ensuring appropriate credit limits are maintained.
Raise and process customer sales invoices accurately and promptly.
Calculate and process sales commission payments.
Produce and maintain Work in Progress (WIP) reports and perform associated calculations.
Complete full trial balance reconciliations at month end.
Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
Carry out full sales, purchase, and nominal ledger reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare weekly and monthly stock reports, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts within reporting deadlines.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
Undertake ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.What you'll need to succeed 
Essential Requirements:

Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role.
Strong knowledge of management accounting principles and month-end processes.
Experience preparing reconciliations, journals, and financial reports.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative finance team.Desirable Qualifications:

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (or fully qualified).
Experience working in a commercial or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of stock accounting and WIP reporting.What you'll get in return 

Competitive salary - £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience. 
Initial 6-month temporary contract with the potential for the role to become permanent.
Company pension scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Friendly and supportive working environment.What you need to do now 
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