Management Accountant \ Assistant Management Accountant

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing and fast-paced business based in Burnley. This role is ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and dynamic finance team.The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation of management accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting across multiple entities.

Your new role

• Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and deferred income.
• Produce management accounts and supporting financial reports.
• Complete month-end routines, including profit and loss reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile multiple sources of financial information with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and process depreciation.
• Manage intercompany transactions, journals, transfers and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and associated reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies within the finance function.

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT qualified as a minimum, Part Qualified or qualified by experience candidates also considered.
• Previous experience producing management accounts or assisting with management accounts preparation.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage is advantageous.
• 3 years' experience of producing Management Accounts.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
• 5 days on site in Burnley
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Exposure to a varied and broad accounting role within a growing business.

What you need to do now

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