Assistant Management Accountant job in Bath

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Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the production of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. This position offers excellent exposure across the finance function and would suit a candidate studying towards ACCA, CIMA or AAT. Duties will include:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Produce and post accruals, prepayments and journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for operational stakeholders
• Monitor costs and provide insight into business performance
• Support cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and reconciliations
• Prepare VAT returns and support compliance activities
• Work closely with departmental managers to provide financial information
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and reporting requirements

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a finance, Assistant Accountant or Management Accounts role
• AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with non-finance stakeholders

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