Assistant Management Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Pay Bracket: £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits.

We're on the hunt for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our client's team in Blackpool. This role is pivotal in managing accounts across UK & Ireland, ensuring financial precision and supporting the company's dynamic operations.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and manage monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure accurate financial representation of events.
• Engage in annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow projections.
• Handle VAT returns, intercompany invoicing, and audit processes.
• Support the Finance Manager and Director with insightful reporting and ad-hoc analyses.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software to manage financial data.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff members in financial management techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You'll benefit from:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Study Support
• Modern, progressive, and collaborative working environment
• Training, learning and development opportunities.
• Excellent exposure to the wider business in a thriving sector

Don't tick every box?

We encourage candidates to push themselves and to go for it! Whilst you might not meet all the criteria we're looking for, there are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself.

We also have additional vacancies like this one at a more junior and senior level, if you're not suitable for this position, we might have others that you'd like to hear about! Nothing ventured is nothing gained.

For immediate consideration please submit an updated CV to this advert, the client is happy to wait if the right person has a notice period.

What's next?

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a registration with Thomas ahead of submitting your CV to the client. We will have a good chat regarding your career and how we can help.

Following this, your CV will be sent off with a consultant overview to secure you the interview. The interview process will be two stages with a competency-based test.