Assistant Management Accountant - 14 Month FTC at Focus Group

Shoreham-by-Sea, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Management Accounts, Financial Principles, Analytical Mindset, Excel Skills, Team Player, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Data Analysis, Reconciliations, Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, ERP Implementation, Transaction Analysis, Collaboration, Self-Starter, Prioritization Skills

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Assistant Management Accountant | 14-Month FTC | Shoreham-by-Sea About the Opportunity Focus Group is seeking an analytical and driven Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 14-month fixed-term contract at our Shoreham office. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across group reporting, management accounts, and ERP implementation while working with a supportive and dynamic team. What You'll Be DoingCore Responsibilities Own key processes in the production of Group management accounts, including critical reconciliations and reporting maintenance Lead the preparation of Focus South management accounts, working closely with the Focus South Finance Manager Analyze financial performance - dive into margins, overheads, and variances to budget and forecast, providing clear insights and commentary Support group consolidation at month-end, ensuring accuracy across acquisitions and balance sheet reconciliations Contribute to transformation by supporting the development and processes of our new D365 ERP system Deliver ad-hoc management reporting, meeting minutes, and transaction analysis What We're Looking ForEssential ✓ Understanding of management accounts and financial principles ✓ Self-starter with strong prioritization skills and the ability to thrive under pressure ✓ Analytical mindset with a talent for working through complexity ✓ Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with large spreadsheets ✓ Team player who collaborates effectively across the business Desirable ✓ Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ✓ Comfortable working with large data volumes across multiple systems ✓ Holds or studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Why Join Focus Group? This role offers genuine variety and responsibility. You'll work directly with the Finance Manager, Management Accountants, and Head of Financial Reporting, gaining exposure to both monthly management accounting cycles and strategic projects. With involvement in our D365 implementation, you'll develop valuable ERP experience alongside core technical accounting skills. Location: Focus Group, Shoreham-by-Sea Contract Type: 14-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Responsibilities

The Assistant Management Accountant will own key processes in the production of Group management accounts and lead the preparation of Focus South management accounts. They will analyze financial performance and support group consolidation at month-end.