Assistant Management Accountant

A dynamic retail business with an iconic brand is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Portsmouth. This temporary role offers the chance to work within a stable, supportive environment recognised for its colleague retention. The organisation values proactive individuals who are eager to contribute and develop their skills, with flexible working arrangements and a focus on quality delivery. You will be part of a diverse team committed to excellence, providing valuable management accounts support for expanding brands.

What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve?

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts, including journal posting, accruals, and reconciliations, supporting business insights with timely, accurate financial information
• Contributing to month-end processes by maintaining the general ledger and managing balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts
• Supporting weekly sales and waste performance reporting with variance analysis and benchmarking against forecasts and prior periods
• Facilitating data reconciliation between POS systems and internal BI tools, ensuring data accuracy for management review
• Helping with cash flow reporting and franchise sales invoicing, aiding with promotional claims and payment settlements

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Management Accountant vacancy:

• Part-qualified accountant (AAT finalist or equivalent), with relevant management accounts experience
• Confident, proactive communicator capable of raising issues and offering ideas for process improvement
• Happy working across both commercial and technical finance tasks, with a good understanding of accounting fundamentals
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to manage own workload to meet deadlines
• Curious, inquisitive mindset with a desire to add value to a small, adaptable team

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Management Accountant:

• Hybrid working with flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting growth within a fast-moving sector
• Supportive team environment with a focus on collaborative success
• Exposure to management accounts production and operational finance tasks
• Initial 6-month period 
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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