Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Management Accountant with a strong focus on cost control/optimisation, accounts payable, and FP&A. The successful candidate will support the finance team in managing costs, processing AP & payments, and preparing management reports including budgets/forecasts to improve the financial transparency, performance and efficiency of the company. They will also have the opportunity to, and be expected to contribute significantly to the development of processes and automation across these functions. 

Please do note that initially the role will contain a significant volume of AP related activities. One of the key objectives of the hire is to help automate and reengineer these processes so that the incumbent can focus on cost control and FP&A. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management: 

• Process supplier invoices and salary payments and ensure timely and accurate settlement. 
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all AP transactions on Dynamix 365 .
• Contribute to the automation / development of AP and Payroll processes. 
• Implement best practices in accounts payable management .
• Process Sales invoices, and manage collections working closely with the Sales team .

Month-End Close Activities: 

• Assist in month-end closing activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations related to creditors and budgets.
• Post AP invoices into financial system to ensure accuracy and completeness of cost data in the financial statements. 
• Prepare cost-related schedules and reports for monthly management reviews. 
• Assist in audits and reviews of project financial performance.

FP&A: 

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts with various dept heads. Attend monthly and quarterly dept meetings to review and discuss actual vs budgets costs. 
• Prepare detailed cost and revenue reporting along with analysis and proposals. 
• Identify areas of cost optimisation/savings. Ongoing monitoring and ensuring adherence and delivery of same. 
• Assist in the development of reporting systems. 

Experience & Qualifications: 

• Part-qualified or pursuing professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA). 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in AP and Cost Control, knowing what good looks like in these areas. 
•  FP&A experience would be an advantage. 
• Proven ability to deliver significant process improvement. 
• Advanced MS Excel skills. 
• Proficiency in financial ledger software (Microsoft dynamics ideally).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.