Job Description

Assistant Management Accountant

Department: Corporate Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cheltenham

Reporting To: Finance Operations Manager

This position is in the Finance Operations Team within the Corporate Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility for accurate and timely Income transaction recording and reporting. The scope will include clients within designated business profit centres:This will include: Income-related monthly accruals and prepayments Analysis reporting for both finance and operations teams
Regular liaison with Company Operational Managers and a Finance Business partner AR invoicingMonitor the integrity of transactions within Time & Material system processesWorking as a key Team member on the Sage ERP system implementationManagement of business passthrough charges processICO transaction reconciliations for Group consolidation reporting Monthly & quarter end reporting and routines, including accruals and reconciliationsSupport external and internal audit process Reporting routines from various applications which support the Finance FunctionContinuous development and improvement of processes and reporting Ad-hoc projects and tasks as requiredAbility to cover Team members’ key tasks during absence & holiday, to include AP & Cash Management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Strong MS skill setTeam working skills, with strong interpersonal skillsPossess a resourceful approach to resolving issues - using strong listening, communication and analytical skills as appropriate The ability to quickly absorb and transact complex commercial and financial informationUnderstand the principles and processes of effective communication and how to apply themA proactive attitude towards task management, taking ownership of task responsibilities and reaching out for guidance when needed Desire to progress in terms of work responsibilities, matched with a commitment to working to towards an accredited accountancy qualificationDemonstrate excellent attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy and organisationMotivated to achieving deadlines and targetsDecisive, pro-active and assertive with an ability to resolve issues quickly and effectivelyProactive and confident in building relationships with external and internal agents, clients and suppliers. Interaction with Clients across the business and external to the business is a critical part of the roleEnjoys working as part of a small Team, whose daily tasks are interdependentHighly motivated and the desire to make a positive impactStrong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong working relationships across the businessPossess a questioning mind, and have the confidence to challenge information and processes to develop understandingDemonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:

• Pioneering – we don’t stand still
• Responsible – We do the right thing
• Inclusive – we all play a role
• Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
• Empowering – we equip people to be their best

Knowledge & Qualifications
AAT/ACCA/CIMA Accounting qualification. Candidates who are qualified by experience will be considered if coupled with a desire to progress towards a professional qualification.Require an understanding of Accounting principles, controls and good practiceDesire to develop technical experience in all aspects of Management Accounting.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay.

You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel.

Benefits Band 2