Assistant Management Accountant

Daisy Communications

  • Preston
  • £26,000-32,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionJoin the UK’s leading independent provider of voice, connectivity, mobile, phone systems and cloud services we keep Britain working.We are constantly growing our teams, product offerings and customer base by working closely with all of the major networks and suppliers as well as through acquisition – so there’s always an exciting new opportunity to support UK businesses on the horizon.Job DescriptionThe role is within the Daisy Communications (‘Daisy’) Finance team of Daisy Group. Daisy is a Private Equity backed business in the telecoms and IT B2B sector with turnover in excess of £200m and EBITDA £60m +, with ambitious plans to double over the next 5 years through organic and M&A growth utilising the sector dynamics and fragmented market.The Assistant Management Accountant will support the Finance Manager to aid analysis of key variances against forecast and provide value add support to the wider business. This role would suit an individual who is keen to progress within the finance function and studying towards ACCA/CIMA.Location: Nelson
Salary: Between £26-£32,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30/9:00 - 17:00/17:30Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of cost centre reports as part of monthly management reporting.
  • Completion and reconciliation of monthly sales ledger processing on Sage 200 with reconciliation to CRM system.
  • Drafting and processing month-end journals as well as management of balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Adra Balance Sheet reporting.
  • Fixed Asset Management in Sage 200 and Group Cognos reporting tool.
  • Managing weekly Bank reconciliation.
  • Payroll reporting.
  • Production of variance analysis on the P&L and Balance Sheet, supporting the Finance Manager with the investigation of YTD trends within Overheads.
  • Supporting the Finance Manager to complete deliverables for the year end statutory accounts and audit, ensuring that records are correct and complete.
  • Be vigilant for possible fraudulent activity and if necessary, raise a security incident report using the template accessible via the corporate Intranet.
  • Periodically review Daisy Security Policies – centrally hosted on the Intranet - to ensure full compliance with current legal, regulatory and company requirements.
  • If you are a Manager of staff, you must ensure:
  • your team are aware of their security responsibilities & know how to access Daisy Group Security Policies hosted on the Intranet;
  • the principles listed with the Daisy Group Security Policy Statement document are embedded within the operations of your team.
  • Carry out any ‘ad hoc’ assignments as and when required.
  • To be compliant with health and safety company policy and legislation.
Qualifications
  • Part qualified ACCA/CIMA
  • Advanced MS Excel skills to a level enabling effective data analysis.
  • Good communication skills, able to work effectively with both Finance and Non-Finance colleagues.
  • A high energy level with creative problem-solving abilities
  • Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • At all times demonstrate confidentiality, conscientiousness and trustworthiness.
Additional InformationWhat are the benefits of working at Daisy?Our ethos is simple: the more you put in the more you get out.We have been awarded a 2 Star accreditation by the Sunday Times Best Companies and voted as the UK's no.1 Telecoms company in 2023.Here are some of the benefits that we offer…
  • 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays, and an additional day for each year of service up to 30 days!
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • £500 referral scheme bonus
  • Professional development to help you achieve your personal goals
  • Eye care vouchers available and discounted Medicash membership
  • Sim deals for you and your family/friends
  • Access to discounts and savings at more than 1,200 retailers
  • An additional day off on your birthday or if you're getting married

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