Management Accounts Assistant

Management Accounts Assistant
Up to £25,000 (depending on experience)
Manchester

ANS Group are a rapidly expanding entrepreneurial business that has seen extensive growth over the last couple of years, developing their market share in the competitive Managed Service environment and have visibility on strong deal activity going into 2015.

The role is ideal for a candidate looking for job stability, within a company that really values their staff. The business prides itself on creating a healthy work life balance for its team; along with a welcoming working environment in the newly refurbished offices close to Manchester City centre.

Ideally, we are looking for an ambitious Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) who has experience of working within finance and can now implement their abilities within a commercial environment and become a pivotal part of the team as they continue to grow and progress within ANS Group.

You will be responsible for a range of duties including the following:

• Production of monthly gross profit numbers for each business unit to be included within the management accounts to strict deadlines for review by the FC
• Reporting of the balance sheet control accounts and reconciliations including deferred income and work in progress
• Assisting with Year End Statutory Accounts including liaising with external auditors
• Upgrading/improving systems, procedures and controls as appropriate
• Cover for the Financial Controller in their absence
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
• Build strong relations with internal customers to ensure excellent customer service

To be successful, you will be a hands on type, with a keenness to be close to the business, used to reporting to tight deadlines. You will have previous Management Accounts exposure; commerciality, and excellent numeric, problem solving skills. You will be a good communicator with a people oriented approach and a natural coaching and mentoring style. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to work in a fast paced growing business. Use of Sage 200 software and Excel skills would be advantageous.

The successful candidate can look forward to:

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Offices close to commuter links with free parking
• 20 days' annual holiday
• The opportunity to manage your own workload
• Good career development prospects exist as the group continues to expand at a fast pace.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that has seen constant growth over the last 5 years+ and can therefore offer a genuine opportunity to qualify and develop your experience.

This role requires a skilled communicator with a forward thinking attitude and someone with a desire to succeed.