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Our client, a private equity-backed group business with ambitious growth plans, are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant to join their established team in Carlisle. The organisation benefits from the expertise of experienced directors, fostering a unique and dynamic culture. The role will support with the timely preparation of the monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout. This position offers a balance between traditional financial responsibilities and working with the Financial Controller with a focus on continuous improvement to develop new systems and processes for a fast-growing business. This is a fantastic development opportunity for an AAT qualified candidate to embark on a progressive opportunity with qualified mentors.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, typical duties will evolve with the growth of the business and will include:

Support with the preparation and analysis of key elements of the monthly management accounts
Prepare and review monthly KPIs
Performing key month-end reconciliations in the preparation of monthly management accounts and interpreting these in a commercial context
Posting of accruals and prepayments
Capex and fixed asset register reporting, including analysis of project costs incurred on telecoms network build programmes and monthly depreciation journals
Supporting with payroll preparation and processing
Providing robust financial analysis and to identify trends across the Group entities and supporting business cases
Supporting with the year-end audit process and other statutory/regulatory requirements
Business Partnering with other departments within the company
Support the Financial Controller with the implementation of a new ERP/Finance system within the next 12 months
Working with the Financial Controller to help drive efficiencies in spend across the Group entitiesWhat you'll need to succeed
AAT Qualified candidate Proactive self-starter and looking for career development Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenIT literate with strong ability using Microsoft Excel
What you'll get in return
Attractive annual Salary5 days annual leave + bank holidays
Up to 7% pension contribution
4 times salary life insurance cover
Employee Incentive Scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Recently refurbished office space
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