Assistant Management Accountant

Reports to: Financial Controller

Location: Horsham

Summary

This role will support the Financial Controller and Finance Director in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of management accounts, provide financial analysis to support decision making, and contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements
• Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations to support financial reporting and balance sheet integrity
• Analyse stock movements and stock group performance, ensuring accurate reporting
• Produce management information and analysis to support informed decision making
• Assisting with the year end audit process
• Provide financial and business analysis and ad-hoc reporting as required by senior management
• Assist with the preparation of forecasts and undertake variance analysis at agreed intervals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and controls

Essential Skills and Experience

• Part qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience
• Experience in a finance/accounting role in a commercial environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and suggest improvements
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse large data sets
• Able to complete tasks under pressure and in a timely manner all the while observing a high level of attention to detail

Person Specification

• Ability to work independently while contributing to the overall team objectives
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels
• Commercial awareness with an interest in understanding the wider business
• Ability to deliver to agreed timeframes
• High level of motivation, a positive attitude and willing to commit to our core values
• Ability to demonstrate a methodical, organised, and flexible approach to work
• Proactive approach and seeks opportunities to improve processes and reporting

What we offer

• Excellent induction & training program
• Supportive working environment
• Working hours 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Day off on your Birthday
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Eyecare scheme

Qualification

• AAT Qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA