Job Opportunity: Assistant Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Sunderland (Hybrid - 3 days from home, 2 days in the office)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £33,000 per annum

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic and supportive environment? Hays are currently recruiting for an
Assistant Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation in Sunderland on a maternity cover basis.This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working from home three days a week, with two days in the office, and provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the finance system, ensuring accurate coding and project costing
Verify and post journals as required
Calculate and post income and expenditure accruals and prepayments
Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis
Conduct income reconciliation and analysis
Ensure revenue recognition aligns with accounting standards
Assist in the preparation of quarterly management accounts
Support the finance team in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Collaborate with business managers to identify sustainable cost-saving opportunities
Review supplier contracts and recommend renewals or alternatives
Prepare reports to assess the financial performance of ongoing projectsWhat We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role
Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a teamWhat you need to do now
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