Jobs, fresher vacancy - Assistant Management Accountant • Gloucester

Company: Seymour John

Gloucester

Job DescriptionAssistant Management Accountant| Gloucester | Permanent – Full Time | up to £36,000 – with on-site parking The Company My client is in the Construction Sector The Role To support the Finance Manager with the production of management accounts, assist with budgeting and annual audit., ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance with statutory and industry-specific regulations. The Assistant Management accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager, and team with project accounting, payroll, CIS compliance, and managing the accuracy of ongoing construction projects. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger - Checking purchase orders and GRN against invoices and inputting into purchase ledgerMonth-end statement reconciliations and ensuring timely payment to suppliersRaising sales invoices – Debtor ControlAssisting with Bank Reconciliations, posting receipts & payments into the accounts systemAssist in the Preparation and review month-end management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments. Reconciliation and balance sheet lead schedules.Assist in producing accurate job cost reports and financial statements for active construction projects.Help monitor budgets and forecasts, highlighting variances to the Finance Manager & Finance Director.Oversee CIS submissions, deductions, and subcontractor verifications in compliance with HMRC regulations.Support the preparation of valuations and payment applications to clients and ensure accurate billing.Ensure compliance with industry-specific standards, contract terms, and project cost coding.Support external audits and maintain clean, accurate records for financial and tax reporting.Ensure all financial procedures and controls are followed in line with company policy and UK legislation.Assist with improvements and processes of the finance systems and software. Person Specification Experience in a similar role essential, ideally in the construction industryStrong numeracy and analytical skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance colleagues.Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems and reporting.Ability to work alone as well as being an integral part of the Finance Team. What they are offering 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy back 4 additional holiday days)Full package and study support towards professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)ER’s Pension Contribution of 7.5% of annual salaryGroup Life Insurance 3 x times salarySocial Events & Outings For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy on 07928 666145 or rhian@seymourjohn.com By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website.