Assistant Management Accountant

Are you looking to further your career in Finance? Then Hings Group in Peterborough has a fantastic opportunity for you!

Hings group are a well established M&E contractor working on projects within the construction, healthcare, education, historic and commercial sectors. Although we do small works, we predominantly work on projects from £75k to £2m.

We believe that staff are our biggest asset, so we invest in training and technology. We have a modern office close to the A1 and though we work hard, we value quality of life and like to have bit of fun.

About the Role

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join our multi-disciplined in-house team, supporting the delivery of our vision for being regarded as the area's premier provider of turnkey services to our chosen markets.

You will be AAT qualified or finalist. Candidates who have started CIMA or ACCA courses will be of particular interest for this role. You will be reporting directly into, and provide support to, the Financial Controller. This role will provide a good exposure to all aspects of the finance function. The successful candidate will like being busy and have a high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties within this role are very varied and include but are not limited to:

• Maintenance of the cash flow daily, and forecasting of future cash positions
• Bank Reconciliations of the current accounts and credit cards
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Preparation of HMRC VAT and CIS returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage all aspects of the purchase ledger including raising new jobs and invoicing.
• Preparation, processing and allocation of payments
• Supplier reconciliations
• Credit control via phone and email
• Raising sales invoices, credit notes and query resolution
• Maintain, implement and improve internal controls and procedures
• Assisting with system updates and implementation

This role will suit someone who is looking to progress and assist with their Management Accounting duties, whilst also being happy to undertake day to day transactional work. This is a fantastic opportunity for a real team player, who enjoys being in a more varied and diverse position. Working alongside the Financial Controller there is real potential for this role to grow in the future as the company expands.

Key Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to adapt and challenge
• Good organisational skills and capable of working towards set deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• High level of numeracy, accuracy and IT proficiency with the ability to use various packages, in particular: MS Office (Word, Excel), Sage Line 50, Xero
• Knowledge of Domestic Reverse Charge VAT (DRC) and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) an advantage

What's in it for You:

• £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
• 24 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Company pension

Join us for a 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Hings Group. Ready to elevate your financial journey? Apply now!

Please note that it is a permanent / temporary to permanent position.