Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Derby

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependant on experience + Study Support (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Are you an aspiring Management Accountant seeking your next opportunity with a company that will support your pursuit of ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications?

The firm has ambitious growth plans to double in size over the next five years, and this role will be crucial in how the internal finance team contributes to those plans. With a strong emphasis on internal development, this position is ideal for someone looking to expand their knowledge and become a fully qualified accountant. You will report directly to the company’s Management Accountant and assist him with the three other group companies.

As the Assistant Management Accountant, you will be pivotal in preparing management accounts and analysing accounting information, all while ensuring accurate balance sheet reconciliations. Your role involves entering transactional data and journal entries into the accounting software for both the main company and its subsidiaries. You'll also actively participate in the annual budgeting process and support the preparation of statutory accounts and audits. This position offers the chance to engage in various ad hoc projects alongside the Finance and Admin team.

The ideal candidate should have experience in preparing management accounts, performing balance sheet reconciliations, analysing financial information, and demonstrating strong Excel skills. Familiarity with Sage software is a plus!

The important work you will be doing:

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly flash Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and quarterly management accounts, including managing accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheets, and conducting variance analysis.
• Support the budget preparation process.
• Participate in the annual budget and statutory accounts/audit processes.
• Oversight of client account reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage intercompany balances.
• Provide support to the Management Accountant and the Finance and Admin team as needed, and address staff inquiries.

The skills and experience you will bring:

• The ideal candidate has completed their AAT qualification.
• They should have previous experience in preparing management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• A strong understanding of Excel, such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS, is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are also required.

Why PKF Smith Cooper?

• Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.
• We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
• We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.

Why Derby?

Home to our head office, Derby boasts a rich history of innovation, and many technological and professional services continue to thrive there. With easy travel connections across the country and charming countryside right on the doorstep, Derby has a lot on offer to do and see. The vibrant city centre is great for shopping, eating out and experiencing live music or theatre.

PKF International

As an active member of PKF International, we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms.

Located in the 5 fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions.

An ambitious, future-focused network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services. Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly-personalised services and global connectivity through our client-centric culture. 

What's in it for you?

Our benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:

• A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme - Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to manager discretion 
• Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Long-serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories
• Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme
• Regular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm
• Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too
• Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Healthshield

How to apply?

Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we would encourage you to apply. To do so, please upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our job portal. 

Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the HR team - email recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or call 01332 332021. 

Please note that whilst we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates requiring a visa to work in the UK.

Please no agencies unless we have contacted you directly.