Assistant Management Accountant

Harper May is collaborating with a leading real estate firm specialising in property development, investment, and management. As they continue to expand their operations, they are seeking a talented Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team.

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager in providing a full financial service to the estate entities. This role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal part in the finance team's success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & review of the sales ledger, raising of invoices and recording of income, chasing any receipts due.
• Maintenance & review of the purchase ledger.
• Weekly bank reconciliations.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintenance of the fixed asset registers and posting of depreciation, additions and disposals.
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts.
• Responding to queries from managers and providing financial information as required.
• Maintenance of accounting records in Sage & any other relevant subsidiary systems.
• Other finance and administrative tasks as required.
• Preparation of year-end accounts inc. supporting papers and assist in resolving queries from external accountants.
• Budgeting process,
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns,
• Intercompany reporting and clearance of balances.
• Completion of ONS Monthly Business Survey.

Requirements:

• AAT Level 3 or 4 Qualified
• At least 3 years’ experience working as part of a finance team
• At least 1 years’ experience of sales and purchase ledger, bank & control account reconciliation and of processing payroll
• Understanding of how VAT works and the different rates of VAT
• Provision of management accounting information
• Attention to detail
• Ability to process financial information quickly & accurately
• Previous exposure to Sage 200C accounting system
• Use of the Microsoft Office application particularly excel and outlook
• Good communicator both externally & internally
• Ability to manage your own time and prioritise your work