Assistant Management Accountant

Job Description

Based in Golcar, Huddersfield and reporting into the Finance Manager, this role will have responsibility for the nominal ledger, preparing monthly accounts and MI packs and owning balance sheet ensuring reconciliations are complete with balances explained.Client DetailsGreen Building Store is committed to helping deliver efficient, sustainable buildings by supplying leading-edge products and services. Since 1995, weve been sharing our pioneering knowledge, expert technical advice and consultancy to help drive the transformationof the UKs built environment by providing ultra-low energy and Passivhaus solutions to the mainstream market. As a business, we are working to make ultra-low energy building simpler, and were always looking for talented and passionate people to join us.DescriptionThe successful Assistant Management Accountant will be responsible for areas including (but not limited to):

• Ownership and management of prepayments and accruals
• Providing accurate & meaningful balance sheet reconciliations with explanations and actions
• VAT and CIS returns
• Manage the fixed asset register
• Project costing and management of GRNI
• Posting journals
• Assistance with production of the monthly management accounts
• Assistance with the annual audit
• Processing expense claims - out of pocket and credit card
• Business partnering as required with other departments
• Involvement with new system implementation and migration
• Undertaking ad hoc projects and duties as required as part of a busy Finance function for a rapidly growing business
• Proposing, implementing & managing business controls to protect company assets as we grow.

ProfileThe successful Assistant Management Accountant will be able to demonstrate:Education & qualificationsEssential

• Part Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA - fully qualified AAT at minimum
• Experience producing management accounts
• Good grounding in Excel - preferably intermediate level

Desirable

• Experience of Sage 50
• Experience of Odoo (or other ERP systems)
• Dealing with foreign currency
• Dealing with the VAT status of European providers
• CIS experience

Work ExperienceEssential

• Worked in a busy finance department for a growing SME

Desirable

• Worked in a high growth environment

Technical Competencies

• Proficient user of Microsoft 365 packages including Outlook and Excel (Excel to intermediate level)
• Knowledge of financial tools
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Proficiency with spreadsheet & accounting software programs
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good personal interaction skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Upholds the values of the organization, acting with professionalism and integrity when dealing with people.
• Develops a team mindset and minimising conflicts.
• Collaborates with team members, knowing how to identify and handle any sensitive situations which may arise
• Uses own initiative and is self-motivated, working without the need for supervision
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence by having the capacity to be aware of, control and express ones emotions in order to handle interpersonal relationships with empathy
• Is able to identify problems and resolve issues
• Deploys a structured communication process to filter information throughout the organisation, with excellent verbal and written skills
• Acts as a change agent, supporting a continuous improvement mindset within the team

Job OfferSound appealing Then you could be the one were looking for. GBS are searching for driven, motivated people who want to be part of our exciting journey.Additionally, the successful Assistant Management Accountant will receive:

• £26,000 - £28,000 salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare and life assurance plans
• And much more!

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