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About the Company: We are a dynamic, fast-growing property tech and franchising business based in Warrington. We’re passionate about revolutionising property investment through innovative technology, expert guidance, and a commitment to empowering investors at every level. Our small, close-knit finance team plays a pivotal role in supporting business growth, driving efficiencies, and preparing for future opportunities.We are looking for a proactive and technically capable Assistant Management Accountant to support the Head of Finance in delivering accurate, timely financial information and contributing to continuous improvement across the finance function.Key Responsibilities• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.• Post and manage journals, prepayments, accruals, reclassifications, and intercompany recharges across the group companies.• Perform bank reconciliations and oversee the purchase ledger and sales ledger functions, ensuring timely processing and query resolution.• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and contribute to rolling forecasts.• Collaborate closely with the Head of Finance during the month-end close process, helping to streamline and improve the current 5-day close timeline for faster, more accurate reporting.• Work with internal stakeholders and teams across the business to identify procedures for continuous improvement, service optimisation, and better financial controls.• Carry out ad-hoc project work as required to support wider business objectives (e.g., system enhancements, acquisition support prep, or franchise performance analysis).• Handle customer and supplier queries via phone and email, maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues efficiently.• Contribute to general ledger maintenance, compliance checks, and ad-hoc reporting.The Successful Candidate Will Be:• Experienced in preparing management accounts (or strong exposure to month-end processes).• Confident and accurate with accruals, prepayments, journals, and intercompany accounting.• Proactive with excellent spreadsheet skills (advanced Excel essential) and ideally experienced in Xero accounting software.• AAT qualified (or equivalent) and actively studying towards further qualifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) with a genuine desire to progress.• Purchase and sales ledger experience desirable but not essential.• Bring an inquisitive, problem-solving mindset: investigate variances, identify root causes, and proactively suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Benefits• Competitive salary with annual review.• Early finish on Fridays.• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.• Additional holiday entitlement: +1 day per year of service after 2 years, up to 10 extra days.• Genuine progression opportunity to Management Accountant role as the business grows.• Full study support for professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA/ACCA progression).• Employer pension contribution.If you’re a detail-oriented, enthusiastic finance professional eager to make a real impact in a growing SME, we’d love to hear from you.
