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Management Accounts Assistant


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  • Kettering
  • 3 weeks ago

Here’s a polished and professional rewrite of the job specification:

Job Title: Management Accounts Assistant
Location: Kettering

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Management Accounts Assistant to join our client’s team based in Kettering. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-client environment, providing key financial insights and support to help clients make informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare timely and accurate periodic management reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, performance analyses, cashflow forecasts, and budget reviews.

  • Gather necessary data from clients and internal teams to ensure accurate month-end closures, meeting client expectations.

  • Conduct detailed reviews of financial data, including balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and validity, and providing feedback where required.

  • Develop client-focused, user-friendly reporting solutions using Business Intelligence tools.

  • Assist with the development of budgets and forecasts to provide clients with up-to-date, high-quality financial information.

  • Offer financial expertise and guidance to team members to ensure accurate production of financial data.

  • Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear financial insights, analysis, and explanations from management accounting packs, cashflow forecasts, and other business reports.

  • Create ad hoc reports and data analyses to support client decision-making.

  • Support the year-end process by reviewing data and supplying necessary information to compliance teams and external auditors.

  • Respond promptly to client queries, delivering exceptional customer service at all times.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and collaboration.

  • Participate in the team phone rota to ensure client support coverage.

    Core Competencies:

  • Proven ability to manage multiple clients and balance competing deadlines.

  • Strong understanding of accounting processes and principles.

  • Skilled in interpreting profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

  • Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.

  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with a range of accounting software.

  • A collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

    Experience and Skills Requirements:

  • AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent qualification by experience.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and manipulate complex datasets.

  • Proven experience with Business Intelligence tools.

  • Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.

    Why Join?
    This role offers the chance to make a real impact by delivering vital financial insights to clients and developing long-lasting professional relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client environment and are passionate about management accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

    Let me know if you’d like any further tweaks or additions

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