Assistant Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy ,
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Overview

Leading retail business based in the Leeds area requires a CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified Accountant to join their expanding accounts function in a newly created role. You will be responsible for assisting the production of the weekly and monthly accounts as well as assisting with budget management and cash flow reporting. You will be an integral part of the finance function and a key point of contact for a number of internal stakeholders building relationships across the business. While working within this fast paced finance function your duties will include: Assisting with the preparation, review and analysis of accurate and timely management accounts including commentary Balance sheet reconciliations Posting journals Processing VAT Returns Supporting yearend audit Supporting the continual review and improvement of procedures and key controls Assisting with ad hoc projects Candidate Requirements: Be studying towards a full accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Have excellent communication skills Analytical skills and high attention to detail Excel skills with the ability to use pivot tables and vlookups Ideally you will be able to demonstrate previous experience within a management accountant/financial accountant role. Consideration will also be given to anyone from a practice background looking to make their first move into industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a career minded ACCA/CIMA/ACA part qualified accountant who is looking to join a business that will offer career development opportunities and full study support. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website www.sharpconsultancy.com for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.