Assistant Management Accountant
Job Introduction
Assistant Management Accountant
Salary - £30,000-£35,000 (dependent on experience)
Permanent
Hybrid - Travel to the Ashford Office at least once per month
Here at Saga, we are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant. Reporting to the Finance Manager - who will be responsible for assisting with general ledger accounting, business partnering and the production and delivery of internal reporting for Saga Group Limited.
This role is suited to a part qualified finance professional who is likely to have a background in financial and management accounting and control. The individual will need to have strong analytical skills and be able to work to tight deadlines.
Role Responsibility
- Reconciliation of all Saga Group bank accounts and associated G/L postings
- Raising intercompany invoices
- Intercompany accounts reconciliation at month-end, ensuring this is complete within the required timescale
- Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations
- Processing of timesheets for review by the Assistant Finance Manager
- Uploading Click Travel invoices
- Processing credit card transactions
- Sub-let accounting (including preparation of the annual service charge reconciliation)
- Maintenance of the Fixed asset register ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies
- Cost centre management to include; Accruals and Prepayment journals, Monthly forecasting and modelling for the current financial year, full-year budget, longer term planning and providing variance analysis and commentary to present to internal stakeholders.
- Supplier spend analysis
- Adhoc projects and other data analysis as required
The Ideal Candidate
- Part Qualified Accountant (either AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA), likely to have a background in financial and management accounting and control, who can demonstrate strong GL accounting capability and a good understanding of financial reporting.
- Very high level of proficiency in the use of Excel and general ledger systems with previous experience of Unit 4 Dream, IBM Cognos Controller, IBM TM1 and Workday (advantageous)
- Able to work as part of a team and capable of delivering to tight deadlines
- An eye for detail and the ability to understand technically complex accounting issues
Package Description
Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.
We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:
- Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
- Pension scheme matched up to 10%
- Life assurance policy on joining us
- Wellbeing programme
- Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
- Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Grandparents leave
- Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
- Income protection
- Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform
About the Company
Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.
We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.
Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.
Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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