Assistant Management Accountant | 3 month contract | South West London | Consumer Business | £53,000-£57,000 | 4 days per week in office |

A Management Accountant is required to work for a retail business based in South West London (4 days in the office). This role is working in a dynamic team and will be supporting the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including a range of journal entries.
• Review of the monthly results and variance analysis vs KPIs and budget
• Assist with preparation of internal reports and finance analysis
• Manage reconciliation of balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis ensuring high quality supporting evidence
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts
• Being involved in a collaborative and supportive team environment, ensuring good internal communication
• Line management of one Assistant Management Accountant
• Ad hoc duties

Skill set required:

The successful candidate will have 3+ year’s finance experience, with at least 1 year of owning month-end processes. Prior experience in a retailer or multi-site business is beneficial but not essential. You must possess strong communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative. This is a close-knit team who enjoy socialising and have a great office culture.

In return for your hard work if made permeant, you will be entitled to an excellent benefits package which will include study support (exams, time off, and material), generous holidays, discounts on company events and company life assurance. This is a great opportunity to progress and develop your career within a national business.