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Job Description
Assistant Management Accountant
Department: Corporate Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Cheltenham
Reporting To: Finance Operations Manager
Description
This position is in the Finance Operations Team within the Corporate Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility for accurate and timely Income transaction recording and reporting. The scope will include clients within designated business profit centres:
This will include:
Income-related monthly accruals and prepayments
Analysis reporting for both finance and operations teams
Regular liaison with Company Operational Managers and a Finance Business partner
Regular liaison with Company Operational Managers and a Finance Business partner
AR invoicing
Monitor the integrity of transactions within Time & Material system processes
Working as a key Team member on the Sage ERP system implementation
Management of business passthrough charges process
ICO transaction reconciliations for Group consolidation reporting
Monthly & quarter end reporting and routines, including accruals and reconciliations
Support external and internal audit process
Reporting routines from various applications which support the Finance Function
Continuous development and improvement of processes and reporting
Ad-hoc projects and tasks as required
Ability to cover Team members’ key tasks during absence & holiday, to include AP & Cash Management
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Strong MS skill set
Team working skills, with strong interpersonal skills
Possess a resourceful approach to resolving issues - using strong listening, communication and analytical skills as appropriate
The ability to quickly absorb and transact complex commercial and financial information
Understand the principles and processes of effective communication and how to apply them
A proactive attitude towards task management, taking ownership of task responsibilities and reaching out for guidance when needed
Desire to progress in terms of work responsibilities, matched with a commitment to working to towards an accredited accountancy qualification
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy and organisation
Motivated to achieving deadlines and targets
Decisive, pro-active and assertive with an ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Proactive and confident in building relationships with external and internal agents, clients and suppliers. Interaction with Clients across the business and external to the business is a critical part of the role
Enjoys working as part of a small Team, whose daily tasks are interdependent
Highly motivated and the desire to make a positive impact
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong working relationships across the business
Possess a questioning mind, and have the confidence to challenge information and processes to develop understanding
Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:
- Pioneering – we don’t stand still
- Responsible – We do the right thing
- Inclusive – we all play a role
- Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
- Empowering – we equip people to be their best
Knowledge & Qualifications
AAT/ACCA/CIMA Accounting qualification. Candidates who are qualified by experience will be considered if coupled with a desire to progress towards a professional qualification.
AAT/ACCA/CIMA Accounting qualification. Candidates who are qualified by experience will be considered if coupled with a desire to progress towards a professional qualification.
Require an understanding of Accounting principles, controls and good practice
Desire to develop technical experience in all aspects of Management Accounting.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay.
You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel.
Benefits Band 2
Benefits Band 2