Assistant Management Accountant

Do you want to be part of a community and grow a career? At Southern Co-op we work hard because we want to do well and the more successful we are the more we can give back to our members and communities - that's the beauty of a co-operative.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team. You'll deliver high quality, timely, accurate and relevant figures covering financial and non-financial indicators, alongside support for the Management Accountant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monthly preparation of Franchise, Starbucks, Post Office and Petrol Management Accounts to a draft P&L stage for review, including assisting the Management Accountant with the preparation of all required accruals and prepayments and key variance analysis.
• Weekly reporting of the Franchise and Starbucks performance to include variance analysis, benchmarking against prior year, budget and forecasts.
• Weekly cash statement processing for the Starbucks business.
• Raising weekly management fee invoices and periodic opex recharges to the Welcome Franchisees.
• Preparation and submission of the promotional claims for Franchisees. Submitting payment on account to the Franchisees and final balancing payments once each claim has been settled.
• Monthly reconciliation of relevant balance sheet accounts.
• Assist the creation of robust and timely annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in line with agreed timetable. To include challenge, variance analysis, gap bridge ready for review.
• Assist in year end exercise and the preparation of the annual reports and audit queries in accordance with year end and audit timetables.
• Deputising for the Finance Manager and Management Accountant, and complete any Ad Hoc tasks that may be required on an ongoing basis.

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• AAT qualified/finalist and studying towards CIMA.
• Experience of producing a P&L for review, to include accruals and prepayments - Management Accounts experience desirable.
• Proficient in the use of Excel supported by generally high levels of IT literacy.
• Ability to manage own workload accordingly to enable deadlines to be met.
• Team player and proven communication skills.
• High attention to detail, and flexible with the ability to operate to tight period end deadlines.
• Willingness to progress and develop the role accordingly.
• Experience of Agresso / TM1 would be beneficial but not essential

If you're passionate about your career in finance, and have a background in a fast-paced environment then we would love to hear from you. in return, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career.