Assistant Management Accountant, part qualified role, Hemel Hempstead, 32,000+ Study support Abacus Consulting are proud to be the recruitment partner for a leading business in Hemel. They are part of a bigger group who operate throughout UK and internationally. This is a newly created role. As the Assistant Management Accountant your duties will include: Balance sheet reconciliations Cashflow forecasting Variance analysis and commentary Management accounts preparation and month end tasks Decision support to business as needed The ideal candidate will have some management accounts experience and be an AAT, CIMA or ACCA studier. Must also be a confident Excel user. Great role for a candidate looking for a step up. Hybrid working arrangement.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Assistant Management Accountant, part qualified role, Hemel Hempstead, 32,000+ Study support Abacus Consulting are proud to be the recruitment partner for a leading business in Hemel. They are part of a bigger group who operate throughout UK and internationally. This is a newly created role. As the Assistant Management Accountant your duties will include: Balance sheet reconciliations Cashflow forecasting Variance analysis and commentary Management accounts preparation and month end tasks Decision support to business as needed The ideal candidate will have some management accounts experience and be an AAT, CIMA or ACCA studier. Must also be a confident Excel user. Great role for a candidate looking for a step up. Hybrid working arrangement.
Our client is a highly respected, world renowned and market leading Service-Led organisation based in West London. They currently seek a talented Commercial Manager with a broad understanding of contract law to hold a key position in the Commercial Team. The focus of this role will be to drive the successful commercial performance of one of our most prestigious contracts, including the optimisation of cash flow and management of risk.
As Commercial Manager, responsibilities will include:
Provide the commercial governance surrounding a number of JCT contracts and sub-contracts
Management of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Accountable for managing Work in Progress and cash flow with the support of a Project Accountant
Provide Risk Management advice to the project team
Provide commercial support to contracts including advice on terms and conditions and ensuring the team complies with contractual obligations
Represent the business at commercial meetings with customers
Skills/ Knowledge Required:
The successful candidate for the Commercial Manager role will have 5 years plus relevant experience in a similar role, with excellent commercial acumen and a broad understanding of Contract Law including JCT Contracts . You will in addition possess proven contract analysis and interpretation skills, as well as estimating and cost analysis experience. You will possess an extensive background working within infrastructure projects.
Required skills
Commercial Management
Contract Law
Contracts
Infrastructure
JCT
Mar 30, 2021
Full time
Our client is a highly respected, world renowned and market leading Service-Led organisation based in West London. They currently seek a talented Commercial Manager with a broad understanding of contract law to hold a key position in the Commercial Team. The focus of this role will be to drive the successful commercial performance of one of our most prestigious contracts, including the optimisation of cash flow and management of risk.
As Commercial Manager, responsibilities will include:
Provide the commercial governance surrounding a number of JCT contracts and sub-contracts
Management of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Accountable for managing Work in Progress and cash flow with the support of a Project Accountant
Provide Risk Management advice to the project team
Provide commercial support to contracts including advice on terms and conditions and ensuring the team complies with contractual obligations
Represent the business at commercial meetings with customers
Skills/ Knowledge Required:
The successful candidate for the Commercial Manager role will have 5 years plus relevant experience in a similar role, with excellent commercial acumen and a broad understanding of Contract Law including JCT Contracts . You will in addition possess proven contract analysis and interpretation skills, as well as estimating and cost analysis experience. You will possess an extensive background working within infrastructure projects.
Required skills
Commercial Management
Contract Law
Contracts
Infrastructure
JCT
To assist the Finance team in providing accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting, project accounting management and comprehensive business partnering.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
* Posting journals into general ledger and management of monthly trial balance
* Preparation of monthly VAT returns
* Preparation of monthly management accounts
* Preparation of month-end reporting deliverables
* Assisting FC with monthly profit and cashflow forecasting
* Assisting with quarterly review reporting
* Assisting with year-end and half-year reporting processes
* Preparation of sales completion tracker monitoring deposits and completion monies
* Preparation of sales agency fee trackers
* Preparation of sales performance reporting including weekly sales updates and phase by phase sales trackers
* Assist with preparation of monthly build, sales and land cost reporting (including reconciliation to financial systems)
* Ad hoc analysis
* Contractor finance due diligence
* Work with Finance Assistant to ensure timely approval and payment of invoices
Technical Competencies:
* Demonstrated experience working in a management or project accounts role, preferably for a property developer
* ACCA/ACA part qualified
Person Specification:
* Strong customer facing and presentation skills
* Commercial acumen with a resilient nature
* Target driven with good negotiation skills
* Able to work in a team and on own initiative
* Good listening and verbal communication skills
* Able to demonstrate computer literacy
* Good time management skills
* Positive and confident attitude
Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Sep 28, 2020
Permanent
To assist the Finance team in providing accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting, project accounting management and comprehensive business partnering.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
* Posting journals into general ledger and management of monthly trial balance
* Preparation of monthly VAT returns
* Preparation of monthly management accounts
* Preparation of month-end reporting deliverables
* Assisting FC with monthly profit and cashflow forecasting
* Assisting with quarterly review reporting
* Assisting with year-end and half-year reporting processes
* Preparation of sales completion tracker monitoring deposits and completion monies
* Preparation of sales agency fee trackers
* Preparation of sales performance reporting including weekly sales updates and phase by phase sales trackers
* Assist with preparation of monthly build, sales and land cost reporting (including reconciliation to financial systems)
* Ad hoc analysis
* Contractor finance due diligence
* Work with Finance Assistant to ensure timely approval and payment of invoices
Technical Competencies:
* Demonstrated experience working in a management or project accounts role, preferably for a property developer
* ACCA/ACA part qualified
Person Specification:
* Strong customer facing and presentation skills
* Commercial acumen with a resilient nature
* Target driven with good negotiation skills
* Able to work in a team and on own initiative
* Good listening and verbal communication skills
* Able to demonstrate computer literacy
* Good time management skills
* Positive and confident attitude
Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday
NXTGEN have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a market leading employer of choice based near Diss. This progressive and developmental role will see the successful candidate work closely with the Management Accountant to deliver the monthly accounts for a number of business units, whilst also providing management information for budget holders. As Assistant Management Accountant, it is expected that you will also play an active role in the annual budget and forecasting cycle.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Supporting the delivery of monthly management accounts including journal postings and reconciliations
- Present to business unit Managers giving them clarity on performance to support key business decisions
- Balance Sheet reconciliations and ledger maintenance to maintain integrity
- Continually review and support improvement of reporting systems and procedures
The successful candidate will ideally be studying towards a recognised Accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with study support available. Those that are AAT qualified and wanting to study ACCA/CIMA are also encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to have had some experience working within a Management accounts environment and will be comfortable business partnering with budget holders. Good Excel skills will be key given the volume of analysis required in the role and any previous experience using ERP systems is desirable but not essential
Aug 14, 2020
Permanent
NXTGEN have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a market leading employer of choice based near Diss. This progressive and developmental role will see the successful candidate work closely with the Management Accountant to deliver the monthly accounts for a number of business units, whilst also providing management information for budget holders. As Assistant Management Accountant, it is expected that you will also play an active role in the annual budget and forecasting cycle.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Supporting the delivery of monthly management accounts including journal postings and reconciliations
- Present to business unit Managers giving them clarity on performance to support key business decisions
- Balance Sheet reconciliations and ledger maintenance to maintain integrity
- Continually review and support improvement of reporting systems and procedures
The successful candidate will ideally be studying towards a recognised Accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with study support available. Those that are AAT qualified and wanting to study ACCA/CIMA are also encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to have had some experience working within a Management accounts environment and will be comfortable business partnering with budget holders. Good Excel skills will be key given the volume of analysis required in the role and any previous experience using ERP systems is desirable but not essential
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to work for a small residential developer based in Berkhamstead.
The role will be a pivotal position within the department to support the Finance Manager on their role and involve making payments to materials providers and sub contractors.
Experience working for another construction business is essential and as such consideration will only be given to applicants who have this experience
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to work for a small residential developer based in Berkhamstead.
The role will be a pivotal position within the department to support the Finance Manager on their role and involve making payments to materials providers and sub contractors.
Experience working for another construction business is essential and as such consideration will only be given to applicants who have this experience
Construction Jobs
Harrow on the Hill, Greater London
Our client is a market leader in logistics and waste management services across the whole of infrastructure. Consisting of mutiple brands, it serves customers in support of creating tomorrow’s infrastructure. They are growing in their quest for continuous improvement and to consistently strive to raise the bar for the level of service they deliver to our customers.
Post Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance, Planning and Reporting, the primary focus of the role is to assist in the provision of accurate and timely management accounts and management information to internal stakeholders of the Group.
Management accounts and management information comprises timely Group reporting, data analysis and data forecasting to internal stakeholders of the Group and in support of always maintaining control of the balance sheet whilst alerting management to risks and opportunities.
Key areas of responsibility and accountability:
The role holder is expected to:
* Be a member of the finance team providing timely and accurate management information
* Raise sales invoices and post cash receipts and payments to the ledgers.
* Maintain the integrity of financial ledgers and record all costs as soon as they are known
* Assist in the production of the Group’s monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.
* Assist in the Group’s annual budgeting cycle and quarterly reforecasting cycle.
* Support other such activity as requested by the Head of Group Financial Performance, Planning and Reporting from time to time.
Skills and experience:
* Experience in a finance role or studying to become qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA chartered accountant.
* A desire to work in a fast-paced team environment, with a robust and enthusiastic personality and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
* High standards and a desire to develop both themselves and their role over time.
* Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage with stakeholders of all levels across different departments and divisions.
* A high level of computer literacy in particular excel. Experience of at least one accounting package
Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
Our client is a market leader in logistics and waste management services across the whole of infrastructure. Consisting of mutiple brands, it serves customers in support of creating tomorrow’s infrastructure. They are growing in their quest for continuous improvement and to consistently strive to raise the bar for the level of service they deliver to our customers.
Post Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance, Planning and Reporting, the primary focus of the role is to assist in the provision of accurate and timely management accounts and management information to internal stakeholders of the Group.
Management accounts and management information comprises timely Group reporting, data analysis and data forecasting to internal stakeholders of the Group and in support of always maintaining control of the balance sheet whilst alerting management to risks and opportunities.
Key areas of responsibility and accountability:
The role holder is expected to:
* Be a member of the finance team providing timely and accurate management information
* Raise sales invoices and post cash receipts and payments to the ledgers.
* Maintain the integrity of financial ledgers and record all costs as soon as they are known
* Assist in the production of the Group’s monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.
* Assist in the Group’s annual budgeting cycle and quarterly reforecasting cycle.
* Support other such activity as requested by the Head of Group Financial Performance, Planning and Reporting from time to time.
Skills and experience:
* Experience in a finance role or studying to become qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA chartered accountant.
* A desire to work in a fast-paced team environment, with a robust and enthusiastic personality and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
* High standards and a desire to develop both themselves and their role over time.
* Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage with stakeholders of all levels across different departments and divisions.
* A high level of computer literacy in particular excel. Experience of at least one accounting package
Assistant Management Accountant
Following recent acquisitions an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant role within a small group of construction main contractor and subcontract businesses, with services provided across mechanical & electrical, drylining and groundworks.
This is a real opportunity not only to get involved and help improve and consolidate the transactional activities and management accounts of the business, but also as your experience grows help provide guidance and performance improvement recommendations to the operational team.
The experience that you will gain from seeing a wider business environment and working closely with an experienced Finance and operational team, will provide that rare opportunity and grounding that will stand you in good stead for your future career.
Initially the role will be to support a newly acquired main contractor with the aim of integrating that business into the wider group. Responsibilities will be wide ranging and varied, ranging from transactional data entry to more complex financial performance and analysis :-
* Management Accounts Preparation, including control and reconciliation of accounts
* Cash Management – including daily / weekly cash forecasting.
* Forecast preparation for the key stakeholders, shareholders and banks.
* Control and posting of sales, purchase and subcontract invoices.
* Management of processing, payments and statutory submissions for Suppliers, Sub-contractors and employees.
* Management of inter-company transactions and reconciliation within the group.
We are after a pro-active individual that is keen to learn but can also provide their experience and knowledge to improve our financial services, whether that be gained through their career or education.
We would consider part qualified accountant or a graduate that wishes to gain the opportunity to develop their future career.
Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications £22,000 to £28,000
Jun 08, 2020
Permanent
Assistant Management Accountant
Following recent acquisitions an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant role within a small group of construction main contractor and subcontract businesses, with services provided across mechanical & electrical, drylining and groundworks.
This is a real opportunity not only to get involved and help improve and consolidate the transactional activities and management accounts of the business, but also as your experience grows help provide guidance and performance improvement recommendations to the operational team.
The experience that you will gain from seeing a wider business environment and working closely with an experienced Finance and operational team, will provide that rare opportunity and grounding that will stand you in good stead for your future career.
Initially the role will be to support a newly acquired main contractor with the aim of integrating that business into the wider group. Responsibilities will be wide ranging and varied, ranging from transactional data entry to more complex financial performance and analysis :-
* Management Accounts Preparation, including control and reconciliation of accounts
* Cash Management – including daily / weekly cash forecasting.
* Forecast preparation for the key stakeholders, shareholders and banks.
* Control and posting of sales, purchase and subcontract invoices.
* Management of processing, payments and statutory submissions for Suppliers, Sub-contractors and employees.
* Management of inter-company transactions and reconciliation within the group.
We are after a pro-active individual that is keen to learn but can also provide their experience and knowledge to improve our financial services, whether that be gained through their career or education.
We would consider part qualified accountant or a graduate that wishes to gain the opportunity to develop their future career.
Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications £22,000 to £28,000
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Newcastle
Job Summary:
Overseeing the Purchase Ledger function for Highways Contracting. First line support to the Management Accountant. Covering their role when necessary.
Main Activities:
Management Accounting
• Shadow the Management Accountant in all duties to be able to cover when necessary;
• Understand month end process to final completion of formal reports;
• Understand the budgeting process and support to business managers and contracts managers;
• Attend meetings to act on behalf of the Management Accountant.
Supervise in the efficient operation of the Highways Contracting Finance department by operating as a team member and contributing specifically in:
Purchase Order Creation
• Understand how Coupa works and provide guidance and training as necessary to all new users;
• Ensure ITESoft is up to date and users are prompted to keep their queues clear;
• Input into Coupa system;
• Purchase Ledger Spreadsheet update and maintenance.
Purchase Ledger
• Supervise and assist staff to ensure:
o Goods receipts matched with original order;
o Goods receipts scanned into system;
o Contract and Head Code details input in ITESoft/Coda;
o Approve if value and all documents match;
o Understand LISA and its impact on Goods Receipting to come.
Month End
• Create accruals for Purchase Orders;
• Create accruals for Purchase Ledger;
• Post accruals into Coda;
• Prepare Inter Company valuations for posting;
• Prepare Vehicle Rental Accruals;
• Fuel allocation.
Other Responsibilities
• General Administration;
• Reception cover when necessary;
• Ad-Hoc tasks as and when required
• To carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager;
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
Part Qualified Accountant / AAT Qualified / Qualified by experience
Skills and Experience:
Essential
• Microsoft Excel to an Advance Standard (Lookups, Macros etc)
• Microsoft Word to an intermediate Level
• High Customer Service standards for Internal and External customers
• Part qualified accountant or AAT qualified or qualified by experience in a Finance Department
• A willingness to support all members of the Finance and Operations Teams and assist when necessary
Desirable
• Coda Accounting Application (Training will be given)
• Dejawin Payroll application (Training will be given)
• Microsoft PowerPoint to a beginner Level
• Coupa purchasing software (like amazon)
• Cost capture applications
Jan 22, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Newcastle
Job Summary:
Overseeing the Purchase Ledger function for Highways Contracting. First line support to the Management Accountant. Covering their role when necessary.
Main Activities:
Management Accounting
• Shadow the Management Accountant in all duties to be able to cover when necessary;
• Understand month end process to final completion of formal reports;
• Understand the budgeting process and support to business managers and contracts managers;
• Attend meetings to act on behalf of the Management Accountant.
Supervise in the efficient operation of the Highways Contracting Finance department by operating as a team member and contributing specifically in:
Purchase Order Creation
• Understand how Coupa works and provide guidance and training as necessary to all new users;
• Ensure ITESoft is up to date and users are prompted to keep their queues clear;
• Input into Coupa system;
• Purchase Ledger Spreadsheet update and maintenance.
Purchase Ledger
• Supervise and assist staff to ensure:
o Goods receipts matched with original order;
o Goods receipts scanned into system;
o Contract and Head Code details input in ITESoft/Coda;
o Approve if value and all documents match;
o Understand LISA and its impact on Goods Receipting to come.
Month End
• Create accruals for Purchase Orders;
• Create accruals for Purchase Ledger;
• Post accruals into Coda;
• Prepare Inter Company valuations for posting;
• Prepare Vehicle Rental Accruals;
• Fuel allocation.
Other Responsibilities
• General Administration;
• Reception cover when necessary;
• Ad-Hoc tasks as and when required
• To carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager;
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
Part Qualified Accountant / AAT Qualified / Qualified by experience
Skills and Experience:
Essential
• Microsoft Excel to an Advance Standard (Lookups, Macros etc)
• Microsoft Word to an intermediate Level
• High Customer Service standards for Internal and External customers
• Part qualified accountant or AAT qualified or qualified by experience in a Finance Department
• A willingness to support all members of the Finance and Operations Teams and assist when necessary
Desirable
• Coda Accounting Application (Training will be given)
• Dejawin Payroll application (Training will be given)
• Microsoft PowerPoint to a beginner Level
• Coupa purchasing software (like amazon)
• Cost capture applications