Assistant Management Accountant

We are a not-for-profit lender, focussed on providing affordable credit to those who find it hard to borrow from mainstream lenders. We are passionate about our Customer First and innovative approach to financial services. We work in a highly demanding environment where time management, accuracy and adaptability are essential skills to keep up with the pace of the organisation. In return we provide a supportive work environment where we take time to train and develop our people. The Opportunity This is a hands on role for someone who is confident with numbers and working with excel. You will:

• Prepare monthly MI and Management accounting packs as part of the month end reporting process
• Investigate variances to budgets and forecast
• Complete balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with audit preparation
• Prepare and post journals
• Support the day-to-day operation of the finance function   Who are we looking for? We are looking for a positive and motivated person who has experience in a junior accounting or finance role and is looking for that next step. They must be able to build good relationships, work to tight deadlines and have excellent attention to detail. Required skills:
• Great attention to detail
• AAT qualification or working towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Good excel skills and experience with accounting software
• Ability to adapt to multiple demands
• Ability to work successfully on their own initiative and within a team
• Ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills   Full time role working 35 hours per week Salary up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience Hybrid role working in our office in Accrington, Lancashire Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Polite Notice to Recruitment Agencies – We will not accept any unsolicited emails or speculative CV's from agencies for any of our roles*