Management Accounts Assistant

Job: Management Accounts Assistant

Description

Calling all Accountants, whether you are qualified or part qualified I love to hear from you.

Looking for the next step in your career and work for a proactive which operates in a very forward thinking manner?

Then Global Highland have the ideal position for you.

In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of Management Accounting services to a diverse range of clients within both the hospitality and non-hospitality sectors ensuring that all tasks are completed in line with agreed procedures, quality and deadlines. This role involves supporting the development of a team of trainees and bookkeeping staff ensuring work is delegated effectively and completed in line with deadlines. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and analytical skills and be an effective and persuasive communicator and use their training and professional experience to develop and enhance the existing standards and procedures.

Duties will include but not limited to;

• Ensure timely preparation of all accounts and other Management Accounting reports within agreed deadlines
• Ensure balance sheet substantiation and reconciliation for all clients and troubleshoot areas of concern, managing client expectations and identifying and implementing corrective action
• Support training staff ensuring that the Department’s objectives are achieved
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and colleagues
• Give any necessary advice on Management Accounting issues to ensure that the Financial Controller, Client Delivery Manager and trainees understand issues
• Ensure detailed process and procedure manuals are in place for clients and regularly updated and monitor trainees adherence to these
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the field of Management Accounting to ensure the continued provision of a high quality professional service
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and senior accounting staff to keep abreast of client issues and requirements
• Challenge current ways of working, driving change & efficiencies wherever possible
• Ensure the highest standards of work are maintained
• Assist in other technical and administrative areas within the Company as may reasonably be requested
• Ad hoc duties as required from time to time by the Financial Controller and Client Delivery Manager

Essentials for this role are;

• Qualified or working towards a relevant professional qualification with experience in a similar fast paced accounting environment
• Ability to question the transactions and taxation and accounting rules that lie behind the numbers
• Ability to take ownership of workload management and be accountable to the client
• Enthusiastic with a willingness to resolve issues and ensure technical accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage with staff and clients at all levels
• Ability to confidently deal with colleagues and develop strong client relationships
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

To find out more and have a confidential conversation please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland

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